Get Carter
“What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!”
Synopsis
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 brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.
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Michael Caine
Jack Carter
Ian Hendry
Eric
Britt Ekland
Anna
John Osborne
Kinnear
Tony Beckley
Peter
George Sewell
Con
Geraldine Moffat
Glenda
Rosemarie Dunham
Edna
Petra Markham
Doreen
Alun Armstrong
Keith
Bryan Mosley
Cliff Brumby
Glynn Edwards
Albert Swift
Bernard Hepton
Thorpe
Terence Rigby
Gerald Fletcher
John Bindon
Sid Fletcher
Godfrey Quigley
Eddie
Kevin Brennan
Harry
Maxwell Deas
Vicar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 1971
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Hodges, Ted Lewis
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Get Carter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hodges
Mike Hodges, Ted Lewis
Roy Budd
Wolfgang Suschitzky
John Trumper
Michael Klinger, Michael Caine
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hodges
Director
Mike Hodges
Writer
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Ted Lewis
Writer
Michael Klinger
Producer
Michael Caine
Producer
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Director of Photography
John Trumper
Editor
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Get Carter
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What is Get Carter about?
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 brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.
Who directed Get Carter?
Get Carter was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in Get Carter?
The principal cast of Get Carter includes Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland, John Osborne, Tony Beckley.
When was Get Carter released and how long is it?
Get Carter was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Get Carter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Get Carter was composed by Roy Budd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Get Carter?
Get Carter holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).