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    Unique ID Code: 0000009545
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    Added on: 23/10/2000 13:05
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    Get Carter (Box Set) (UK)

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    What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!
    Certificate: 18
    Running Time: 112 mins
    Retail Price: £24.99
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    Synopsis:
    Double Academy Award winner Michael Caine has rarely looked cooler as the well dressed heavy, attempting to uncover the facts behind the death of his brother, in this hard-boiled thriller. The film tracks Caine as he becomes embroiled in the sinister underworld of crime and pornography.

    John Osbourne stars as the flesh peddlers` ringleader, whilst sultry Bond girl Britt Ekland sizzles as Caine`s London girl.

    Get Carter`s powerful combination of violence and corruption, with its dark portrayal of England, especially Newcastle, signalled the end of the sugar-coated 60s, ushering in a more cynical style of filmmaking.

    Special Features:
    Interactive Menus
    Scene Access
    Audio Commentary featuring Michael Caine, Director Mike Hodges and Cinematographer Wolfgang Suzitchsky
    Cast & Crew
    Music Only Track
    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Theme Music Video
    Michael Caine Trailer
    This Box Set Contains Screenplay and Artcards

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Mono English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    Romanian
    English
    Arabic
    Bulgarian

    Directed By:
    Mike Hodges

    Written By:


    Starring:
    George Sewell
    Tony Beckley
    John Osborne
    Britt Ekland
    Ian Hendry
    Michael Caine

    Casting By:
    Irene Lamb

    Soundtrack By:
    Roy Budd

    Director of Photography:
    Wolfgang Suschitzky

    Editor:
    John Trumper

    Costume Designer:
    Evangeline Harrison

    Production Designer:
    Assheton Gorton

    Producer:
    Michael Klinger

    Distributor:
    Warner Bros

    Your Opinions and Comments

    8 / 10
    One of the great British gangster films ever to grace the screen. Michael Caine has never been better in the role of Jack Carter, the London hardman going `up north` to Newcastle to find out who killed his brother.

    Beware the commentry by Mike Hodges, which lacks any genuine moments of inspiration. The same for the Wolfgang Suschitzky, the cinematographer. Only Michael Caine`s contribution saves it. Unfortunatley, he does not take part often enough, but his anecdotes are endlessly fascinating.
    posted by Gangster No 1 on 17/2/2002 20:31