Get Carter DVD (1971)

Get Carter

1971

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Acclaimed 1970s British thriller starring Michael Caine as a hardened gangster returning to his hometown in search of the truth behind his brother's death. Though originally from Newcastle, Jack Carter (Caine) has made his name in London as a tough enforcer for the crime boss, Gerald Fletcher (Terence Rigby). On hearing of his brother's death, Carter returns to Newcastle for his funeral and to investigate his suspicion that his sibling may have been murdered. After visiting local gangster Cyril Kinnear (John Osborne), Carter is threatened and advised to head back to London. Jack refuses and descends further and further into the city's underworld as his investigations begin to pay off. His search is merciless, unrelenting and fraught with danger and it becomes clear that he will stop at nothing to exact his own brand of justice.

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Format:	18 DVD
Starring:	Ian Hendry, Michael Caine, John Osborne, Britt Ekland
Director:	Mike Hodges
Genres:	Action/Adventure - Crime, Drama - Crime, Thriller - Crime
Studio:	WARNER HOME VIDEO
Collections:	England vs USA, Full English, Michael Caine, Retired and Extremely Dangerous, SFD Get Carter Digital Credit, Watch Online Action Heroes, Watch Online Crime Classics

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Get Carter	18 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 47 minutes
Rental release:	16 Oct 2000
Main languages:	English
Subtitles:	Arabic, Bulgarian, English, Romanian
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

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Pure Caine!!

By JediSi (301 reviews) from Kent , 17 Aug 2007

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Jack Carters brother is dead. Jack travels to Newcastle from London for his funeral, but somethings not quite right. Jack doesn't believe that his brothers death was an accident and begins trying to uncover the true circumstances surrounding it. Jack will stop at nothing and seeks a brutal revenge on those resposible. Perfect casting and top quality acting and plot. Many memorable scenes. Perfect film for any occassion. 'You couldn't win an egg and spoon race, Eric.'
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get another dvd

By Nice1steven (1 review) , 09 Apr 2013

was looking forward to this , and reassuring my partner that it will be good, because Michael caines in it , me saying its not going to be crap is it , hes a hero . but oh my good , boring, no action and slow , was gutted , didn't want to be negative but could never watch again or recommend to anyone.
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Masterpiece of 70's cinema

By Johnnycake (8 reviews) , 17 Mar 2013

Yes it's dated badly But it still packs a punch Caine in a powerhouse performance Great supporting cast Loads of classic scenes Plus amazing score
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Classic British gangster film

By goodfes (1 review) , 27 Jan 2013

Great classic film. Caine and cast wonderful. Birds, classic cars and sets bring back memories of 70's Britain. Liked all of it, theme tune iconic.
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Carter masterclass in filmaking

By cgbdirect (1 review) , 14 Sep 2012

Classic and great-British film making at it's best-brilliant score, a crafted Hodges masterpiece. Period detail never ages, film noir with a 70s slant. Film stands repeated viewings-still gritty dark and edgy-nothign glam or Hollywood here
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Iconic film? It's dated badly...

By a customer from OXON , 02 Jul 2012

In theory, I should have really enjoyed this film. Michael Caine, classic cars... What's not to like? Well, the sound for one. Turned up to max but it's like it's been recorded through a pillow. All muffled. The acting is pretty hammy too. Really disappointed with this one.
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