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Get Carter (1971)

โ€œWhat happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 590 votes 1h 52m r ThrillerCrime

#20 of 28 films from 1971 #679 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mike Hodges ยท Written by Mike Hodges, Ted Lewis

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Overview

Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brotherโ€™s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.

Cast

Michael Caineas Jack Carter
Ian Hendryas Eric
Britt Eklandas Anna
John Osborneas Kinnear
Tony Beckleyas Peter
George Sewellas Con
Geraldine Moffatas Glenda
Rosemarie Dunhamas Edna
Petra Markhamas Doreen
Alun Armstrongas Keith
Bryan Mosleyas Cliff Brumby
Glynn Edwardsas Albert Swift
Bernard Heptonas Thorpe
Terence Rigbyas Gerald Fletcher

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 1971
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$1,814,462
IMDbtt0067128

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Questions

How long is Get Carter?
Get Carter runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Get Carter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 590 votes, which places it #20 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 32%) and #679 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Get Carter?
Get Carter was directed by Mike Hodges. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Flash Gordon (1980).
Who stars in Get Carter?
Michael Caine as Jack Carter; Ian Hendry as Eric; Britt Ekland as Anna; John Osborne as Kinnear; Tony Beckley as Peter; George Sewell as Con.
What is Get Carter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Get Carter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/78419.

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