Michael Caine stars as Jack Carter, a London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to avenge his brother's death in this landmark 1971 British crime film. Directed by Mike Hodges, Get Carter delivers a stark and unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld, captured with gritty realism through on-location shooting across the northeast of England during its late-industrial era. Widely regarded as one of the greatest British crime films ever made, this 4K restoration by the BFI—approved by director Mike Hodges—presents the film in stunning High Definition for the ultimate viewing experience.

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 1971
• Studio/Distributor: BFI
• Edition Type: Limited Edition

Feature Presentation:

• Genre: Crime, Thriller
• Audio: English

Special Features:

• Limited edition 2-disc set (5,000 copies)
• Newly restored and presented in High Definition
• Newly recorded introduction by Michael Caine (2022, 3 mins)
• Audio commentary featuring Michael Caine, Mike Hodges, and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2000)
• Newly recorded audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
• Isolated score by Roy Budd
• Mike Hodges in Conversation (2022, 60 mins)
• The Sound of Roy Budd (2022, 17 mins)
• Roy Budd Plays ‘Get Carter’ (1971, 4 mins)
• BBC Look North location report (1970, 5 mins)
• Don’t Trust Boys (2022, 22 mins) – Petra Markham interview
• Klinger on Klinger (2022, 24 mins) – Tony Klinger on producer Michael Klinger
• The Ship Hotel – Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins)
• International trailer (1971)
• Release trailer (2022)
• Michael Caine's message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min)
• Script gallery
• 80-page booklet

Technical Specifications:

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: FREE
• Video Quality: 1080p Full HD

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Mike Hodges
• Main Cast: Michael Caine