‘The Swarm’ is probably top, followed closely by ‘The Hand’ and then the unnecessary ‘Jaws - The Revenge’.
So whenever you start taking pops at him just say one word that should change your mind on Mr. Maurice Mickelwhite.
That word is - Carter
Caine has never looked and sounded cooler as the sharp-suited Jack Carter in Mike Hodges ultimate revenge story.
Jack Carter hears of the death of his brother back in his home town of Newcastle. Carter returns home, from London, to try and unravel the truth about his brothers odd and sudden death. Was his brother murdered?
Soon Jack is embroiled in a sinister underworld of organized crime and pornography. He must hunt down who ever killed his brother, at any costs.
Caine as Carter
The classic scene when Carter has just bedded the scruffy landlady when two hired goons break in and start throwing there weight about. Carter pulls out a rifle from under the bed and threatens the two heavies.
He then walks out into the street, totally naked, much to the shock of an old lady neighbour just out collecting her milk.
Another classic scene is where Carter calls the gorgeous Britt Ekland and tells her to “Put her hand in her panties”.
Carter continues to talk dirty down the phone whilst in ear shot, rocking, franticly, in her chair, of the shabby landlady.
The memorable ending is great. People were shocked by it’s
Brutal harshness.
Brilliant.
A clear combination of graphic violence, corruption and powerful performances from all involved make this movie a classic. Made in 1971 the movie heralded the start of a more open image and guerilla style film-making.
‘Get Carter’ waved goodbye to the sugar-coated 60’s happy movie and then shot it down and spat on it.
The movies theme, composed by Roy Budd, is awesome. It keeps the story churning along at a great pace.
Hodges direction and screenplay create the whole movies feel.
A brutal look at early 70’s society. London is dark and wet and Newcastle is seen as one big dump.
Everything about ‘Get Carter’ is great.
Dazed and Confused magazine tagged Carter as – “Britain’s most hard hitting and stylish gangster movie”
Empire film magazine called it - “A landmark British thriller”.
I call Carter – “The BEST British gangster film ever”.
A true classic. You will see this movie….Or I’ll send da boys ‘round!