Michael Caine stars as Jack Carter, with Ian Hendry as Eric Paice and Britt Ekland as Anna in the 1971 British crime film ‘Get Carter‘.
Main cast
- Jack CarterMichael CaineMain
- Eric PaiceIan HendryMain
- Anna FletcherBritt EklandMain
Supporting cast
- Edna GarfootDorothy WhiteSupp
- Sidney ‘Sid’ FletcherJohn OsborneSupp
- GlendaGeraldine MoffatSupp
- Albert SwiftBryan MosleySupp
- Cliff BrumbyGeorge SewellSupp
- Cyril KinnearJohn BindonSupp
- KeithAlun ArmstrongSupp
- Margaret ‘Meg’ CarterRosemarie DunhamSupp
- Doreen CarterPetra MarkhamSupp
Guest & voice
- Gerald FletcherTerence RigbyGuest
- Con McCartyTony BeckleyGuest
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About this cast
Get Carter is a 1971 British crime film directed by Mike Hodges, based on Ted Lewis’s novel ‘Jack’s Return Home’. It follows London gangster Jack Carter as he investigates his brother’s suspicious death in Newcastle upon Tyne, uncovering a web of corruption and betrayal.
FAQs
Who plays Jack Carter in Get Carter?
Michael Caine plays the lead role of Jack Carter in the 1971 film.
Is Get Carter based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Ted Lewis’s 1970 novel ‘Jack’s Return Home’.
Where was Get Carter filmed?
The film was shot on location in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, England.
Who directed Get Carter?
The film was directed by Mike Hodges.
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