Carter You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. They're still the same. Pissholes in the snow.
Eric Still got your sense of humour
Carter Yes, I retained that, Eric.
Played by Michael Caine 
Get Carter (1971) · 18 quotes
Get Carter (1971) · 18 quotes
Most-quoted character in Get Carter (1971): in 15 of its 18 quotes
Most scenes with: Cyril Kinnear (2)
You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow.
More lines from Jack Carter
5 quotes Carter Eric Carter Jack Carter A pint of bitter [snaps fingers as barman walks away] in a thin glass.
Jack Carter [To Brumby]
You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself.
Jack Carter [To Margaret]
Listen, the only reason I came back to this crap house is to find out who did it. And I'm not leaving till I do.
Jack Carter I'm going to sit in the car and whistle Rule Britannia.
Scenes with Jack Carter
9 scenes Eric So, what're you doing then? On your holidays?
Carter No, I'm visiting relatives.
Eric Oh, that's nice.
Carter It would be... if they were still living.
Con McCarty [to a naked Jack, who is pointing a gun]
Jack, don't you think you ought to get dressed first.
Jack Carter Out!
Con McCarty Come on Jack, put it away. You know you're not going to use it.
Peter the Dutchman The gun he means!
Jack Carter I'm off tomorrow, so I don't suppose I'll be seeing you again. [Pulls out some large banknotes, giving some to Doreen] Here. Go and get your hair done.
Doreen Carter
Thanks!
Jack Carter Be good... And don't trust boys.
Harry
[playing poker]
Thought you were going soon.
Jack Carter Soon. When you've lost your money. Won't take long.
Harry
Clever sod, aren't you?
Jack Carter Only comparatively.
Jack Carter Alright, I want to square things with you, first.
Keith [laying in bed, bloody and beat up]
Oh, yeah. How?
Keith [Jack holds a hand full of pounds]
Stuff it! My girlfriend's coming from Liverpool tonight. Nice surprise, isn't it?
Jack Carter I'm sorry. Here, get yourself a course in karate.
Keith [Jack begins to leave]
Frank said you were a shit and he was bloody well right! You even screwed his wife, didn't you! The poor bastard didn't even know if the kid was his!
Edna What's that gun doing in your room? Suppose I phone the police, told them there's a bloke in my hotel... who's planning to shoot somebody?
Jack Carter You wouldn't do that.
Edna How do you know I wouldn't?
Jack Carter 'Cause I know you wear purple underwear.
Edna What's that supposed to mean?
Jack Carter Think about it.
Margaret I can't help the way I am.
Jack Carter Why'd you see him so regular?
Margaret Once a week.
Jack Carter I call that regular.
Margaret He was gentlemanly. I like that.
Jack Carter Once a week, you like a gentleman, do you?
Margaret Look! I'm me, right? We are what we are, like it or not!
Jack Carter [on the phone with Anna]
I fancy you. I wish I was touching you - right now - making love to you. I want - to stroke you - and kiss you all over. Where are you?
Anna I'm in the bedroom. My black underwear.
Jack Carter The sexy, silk ones? Take your bra off.
Anna Stop it, darling.
Jack Carter Now. Go on. Now. Now, hold them - gently. Slowly. Imagine it's me. When we're in South America - we'll make love in the sun. Roll over. Make love again - and again.
Jack Carter You bloody whore! Frank was too careful to die like that. Now, who killed him?
Margaret I don't know nothing!
Jack Carter Listen, the only reason I came back to this crap house - was to find out who did it. And I'm not leaving until I do.
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