Get Carter_
"What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!"
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.
Starring
Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Get Carter was released 55 years ago in 1971.
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 ...
Get Carter is a Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (20)
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
KB
Kevin Brennan
Harry
MD
Maxwell Deas
Vicar (uncredited)
LM
Liz McKenzie
Mrs. Brumby (uncredited)
John Hussey
Architect (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$1.8M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (541 votes)
Budget
$1,814,462
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Get Carter?
Get Carter has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in Get Carter?
The cast of Get Carter includes Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland, John Osborne, Tony Beckley.
What is the rating of Get Carter?
Get Carter has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 541 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Thriller