Get Carter (Original title)Carter's the Name (Working title)Carter (Working title)
Dates: 1971 (Copyright), 02 May 1971 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Mike Hodges
Synopsis: Jack Carter is a gangster based in London who returns to his home in Newcastle to investigate the death of his brother and seek revenge on the racketeers responsible for the murder. Complications arise when Carter discovers that his own niece is involved in one of the rackets.
Genre: Gangster
Subjects: Gangsters, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Brothers
Releases
Date: 10 March 1971Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 112 mins Length: 10080 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Anglo-EMI Film Distributors Ltd.
Date: 1993Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 107 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 18 June 1999Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 112 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: British Film Institute
Date: 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Title: Riding the crest of a crime waveAuthor: HUGHES, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how the crime film genre (particularly in the US) changed over the course of the 1960's/70s. Films highlighted include: POINT BLANK, BONNIE AND CLYDE, GET CARTER and The GODFATHER.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v1 n2 2004 Pages: 291-296
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: SINYARD, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essays of 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Mark Connelly (I.B.Tauris, 2003); 'Get Carter' by Steve Chibnall (Tauris, 2003); 'Dracula' by Peter Hutchings (Tauris, 2003); 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' by Michael Newton (BFI, 2003).
In: Empire n141 March 2001 Page: 141
Title: Remote control: soundtracksAuthor: [IR] Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v82 n1 January 2001 Page: 20
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Page: 85
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-release of original score in a deluxe two CD format.
In: Film Comment v36 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 35-37
Title: Brute forceAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of GET CARTER.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 70
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
Description: [see p.71 for a note of the DVD release (UK)].
In: Inside Film n25 July 2000 Page: 41
Title: Tough guysAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n600 December 2000 Page: 80
Title: Get CarterAuthor: RICHARDS, Terry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n138 Decmber 2000 Pages: 124-130
Title: Number one gangsterAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with actor Michael Caine and director Mike Hodges who discuss how they drew on their own life experiences to make GET CARTER.
In: Empire n138 Decmber 2000 Page: 154
Title: Remote control: video to buyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 18-19
Title: Script commentsAuthor: DIVINE, Christian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparisons are made between Mike Hodges original 1971 script for GET CARTER and David McKenna and Stephen Kay's script for the 2000 version of the film.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review of Roy Budd's score for GET CARTER.
In: Empire n121 July 1999 Page: 31
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review July 1999 Page: 30
Title: Get CarterAuthor: RICHARDS, Terry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n4 Apr/May 1998 Page: 30
Title: Now, take me back to LondonAuthor: MATTHEWS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Writer asks if GET CARTER is the most quotable film of all time.
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n10 December 1998 Pages: 31-32
Title: Too good to be forgottenAuthor: KENDALL, Lukas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release.
In: Empire n99 September 1997 Page: 136
Title: Video to buyAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video.
In: Film Review November 1996 Pages: 44-47
Title: Call Sheet - Get CarterAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: A look at the making of GET CARTER - interview with Michael Hodges, Michael Caine and Bryan Mosley.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v123 n3165 17 May 1990 Page: 34
Title: Road worriersArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v248 n3249 1 Mar 1986 Page: 80
Title: [Radio Times - v248 n3249 1 Mar 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Reader's letter complaining about the shortened version of the film Tx.10/02/86.
In: Stills n27 May/Jun 1986 Page: 154
Title: [Stills - n27 May/Jun 1986: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the censorship of feature films shown on the BBC and ITV, with particular reference to the BBC's treatment of this film on its recent transmission.
In: The Listener v115 n2946 6 Feb 1986 Page: 34
Title: [The Listener - v115 n2946 6 Feb 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Image et Son n256 January 1972 Pages: 122-3
Title: [Image et Son - n256 January 1972: no known title]Language: French
In: Today's Cinema n9888 12 Mar 1971 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9888 12 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3308 6 Mar 1971 Page: 16
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3308 6 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v214 n28 14 Jan 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v214 n28 14 Jan 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v40 n2 Spring 1971 Page: Spring 107
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n2 Spring 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n8 May 1971 Page: 88
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n8 May 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v38 n447 April 1971 Page: 73
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v38 n447 April 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n3 March 1971 Page: 26
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n3 March 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 Jan 1971 Page: 13
Title: [Variety - 20 Jan 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v213 n37 13 Nov 1970 Page: p
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v213 n37 13 Nov 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9836 4 Sep 1970 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9836 4 Sep 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Author: Triplow, Nick Pages: 320 pages
Title: Twenty British films: a guided tour
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xii, 272 pages
Title: Crime wave: the filmgoers' guide to the great crime movies
Author: HUGHES, Howard Pages: xxviii, 236 p.
Title: Get Carter
Author: CHIBNALL, Steve Pages: 135 p.
Title: Hardboiled Hollywood
Author: DÉCHARNÉ, Max Pages: 240 p.
Title: Get Carter and beyond: the cinema of Mike Hodges
Author: DAVIES, Steven Paul Pages: 192 p.
Title: Your face here: British cult movies since the sixties
Author: Catterall, Ali Pages: xvi, 282p.
Title: Get Carter: a screenplay by Mike Hodges
Author: HODGES, Mike Pages: 61p
Title: British crime cinema
Author: CHIBNALL, Steve Pages: vi-x, 251p.
Title: Fifty key British films
Author: BARROW, Sarah Pages: xviii, 247 pages
Dates: 1971 (Copyright), 02 May 1971 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Mike Hodges
Synopsis: Jack Carter is a gangster based in London who returns to his home in Newcastle to investigate the death of his brother and seek revenge on the racketeers responsible for the murder. Complications arise when Carter discovers that his own niece is involved in one of the rackets.
Genre: Gangster
Subjects: Gangsters, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Brothers
Releases
Date: 10 March 1971Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 112 mins Length: 10080 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Anglo-EMI Film Distributors Ltd.
Date: 1993Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 107 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 18 June 1999Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 112 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: British Film Institute
Date: 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(35)
In: Cinema Retro v3 n7 2007 Pages: 36-37Title: Riding the crest of a crime waveAuthor: HUGHES, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how the crime film genre (particularly in the US) changed over the course of the 1960's/70s. Films highlighted include: POINT BLANK, BONNIE AND CLYDE, GET CARTER and The GODFATHER.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v1 n2 2004 Pages: 291-296
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: SINYARD, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essays of 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Mark Connelly (I.B.Tauris, 2003); 'Get Carter' by Steve Chibnall (Tauris, 2003); 'Dracula' by Peter Hutchings (Tauris, 2003); 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' by Michael Newton (BFI, 2003).
In: Empire n141 March 2001 Page: 141
Title: Remote control: soundtracksAuthor: [IR] Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v82 n1 January 2001 Page: 20
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Page: 85
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-release of original score in a deluxe two CD format.
In: Film Comment v36 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 35-37
Title: Brute forceAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of GET CARTER.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 70
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
Description: [see p.71 for a note of the DVD release (UK)].
In: Inside Film n25 July 2000 Page: 41
Title: Tough guysAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n600 December 2000 Page: 80
Title: Get CarterAuthor: RICHARDS, Terry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n138 Decmber 2000 Pages: 124-130
Title: Number one gangsterAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with actor Michael Caine and director Mike Hodges who discuss how they drew on their own life experiences to make GET CARTER.
In: Empire n138 Decmber 2000 Page: 154
Title: Remote control: video to buyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 18-19
Title: Script commentsAuthor: DIVINE, Christian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparisons are made between Mike Hodges original 1971 script for GET CARTER and David McKenna and Stephen Kay's script for the 2000 version of the film.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review of Roy Budd's score for GET CARTER.
In: Empire n121 July 1999 Page: 31
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review July 1999 Page: 30
Title: Get CarterAuthor: RICHARDS, Terry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n4 Apr/May 1998 Page: 30
Title: Now, take me back to LondonAuthor: MATTHEWS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Writer asks if GET CARTER is the most quotable film of all time.
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n10 December 1998 Pages: 31-32
Title: Too good to be forgottenAuthor: KENDALL, Lukas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of soundtrack release.
In: Empire n99 September 1997 Page: 136
Title: Video to buyAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video.
In: Film Review November 1996 Pages: 44-47
Title: Call Sheet - Get CarterAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: A look at the making of GET CARTER - interview with Michael Hodges, Michael Caine and Bryan Mosley.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: The Listener v123 n3165 17 May 1990 Page: 34
Title: Road worriersArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v248 n3249 1 Mar 1986 Page: 80
Title: [Radio Times - v248 n3249 1 Mar 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Reader's letter complaining about the shortened version of the film Tx.10/02/86.
In: Stills n27 May/Jun 1986 Page: 154
Title: [Stills - n27 May/Jun 1986: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the censorship of feature films shown on the BBC and ITV, with particular reference to the BBC's treatment of this film on its recent transmission.
In: The Listener v115 n2946 6 Feb 1986 Page: 34
Title: [The Listener - v115 n2946 6 Feb 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Image et Son n256 January 1972 Pages: 122-3
Title: [Image et Son - n256 January 1972: no known title]Language: French
In: Today's Cinema n9888 12 Mar 1971 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9888 12 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3308 6 Mar 1971 Page: 16
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3308 6 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v214 n28 14 Jan 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v214 n28 14 Jan 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v40 n2 Spring 1971 Page: Spring 107
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n2 Spring 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n8 May 1971 Page: 88
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n8 May 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v38 n447 April 1971 Page: 73
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v38 n447 April 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: ABC Film Review v21 n3 March 1971 Page: 26
Title: [ABC Film Review - v21 n3 March 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 Jan 1971 Page: 13
Title: [Variety - 20 Jan 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v213 n37 13 Nov 1970 Page: p
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v213 n37 13 Nov 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9836 4 Sep 1970 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9836 4 Sep 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(10)
Title: Getting Carter: Ted Lewis and the birth of Brit noirAuthor: Triplow, Nick Pages: 320 pages
Title: Twenty British films: a guided tour
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xii, 272 pages
Title: Crime wave: the filmgoers' guide to the great crime movies
Author: HUGHES, Howard Pages: xxviii, 236 p.
Title: Get Carter
Author: CHIBNALL, Steve Pages: 135 p.
Title: Hardboiled Hollywood
Author: DÉCHARNÉ, Max Pages: 240 p.
Title: Get Carter and beyond: the cinema of Mike Hodges
Author: DAVIES, Steven Paul Pages: 192 p.
Title: Your face here: British cult movies since the sixties
Author: Catterall, Ali Pages: xvi, 282p.
Title: Get Carter: a screenplay by Mike Hodges
Author: HODGES, Mike Pages: 61p
Title: British crime cinema
Author: CHIBNALL, Steve Pages: vi-x, 251p.
Title: Fifty key British films
Author: BARROW, Sarah Pages: xviii, 247 pages