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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.2 / 100
1971·Crime / Thriller·1h 52m

GET CARTER

“What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!”

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.

Above the Line
Mike Hodges·DirectorMike Hodges·WriterTed Lewis·WriterWolfgang Suschitzky·Director of PhotographyRoy Budd·Original Music ComposerJohn Trumper·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Jack CarterIan Hendry·EricBritt Ekland·AnnaJohn Osborne·KinnearTony Beckley·PeterGeorge Sewell·ConGeraldine Moffat·GlendaRosemarie Dunham·EdnaPetra Markham·DoreenAlun Armstrong·Keith
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Mike Hodges·Director
Writing· 2
Mike Hodges·WriterTed Lewis·Writer
Camera· 1
Wolfgang Suschitzky·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Trumper·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Roy Budd·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Michael Klinger·ProducerMichael Caine·Producer
By the Numbers
85.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Get Carter's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A9A9A9
Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man in a dark suit, white shirt, and tie, wearing sunglasses. He is holding a gun in his right hand. The words "get carter" are prin”

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Key Elements
GunSuitSunglasses
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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