This brutal movie is about a ruthless mobster Jack Carter searching for the killers of his brother.
This cold cold movie was one of the first of a series of mobster movie imports from England. Followed by the likes of 'Long good firday' and more recently 'Lock Stock and two smoking barrels'. This kind of movie has also led the Americans to make a series of brutal Dirty Harry movies.
The highlight of the movie is of course the tragic heroic character of Carter portrayed brilliantly by Michael Caine. He is ruthless to the point of no return yet very clear as to what he wants.
Don't forget that this is a 30 year old movie. Drastically different from most American movies in terms of style and characterization. A very dour and unglamorized look with compromised characters with dual morality. Closer to life but not what most people want from their movies.
This cold cold movie was one of the first of a series of mobster movie imports from England. Followed by the likes of 'Long good firday' and more recently 'Lock Stock and two smoking barrels'. This kind of movie has also led the Americans to make a series of brutal Dirty Harry movies.
The highlight of the movie is of course the tragic heroic character of Carter portrayed brilliantly by Michael Caine. He is ruthless to the point of no return yet very clear as to what he wants.
Don't forget that this is a 30 year old movie. Drastically different from most American movies in terms of style and characterization. A very dour and unglamorized look with compromised characters with dual morality. Closer to life but not what most people want from their movies.