
Get Carter
What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!
Directed by Mike Hodges
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
A gritty British neo-noir about a hitman's descent into a morally corrupt underworld while investigating his brother's death, driven by vengeance and disillusionment.
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.
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Is Get Carter violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Get Carter scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Get Carter easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Get Carter end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Get Carter one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of films.
Is Get Carter sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
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