Movie · 1971
Is Get Carter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Get Carter is based on the book Jack's Return Home by Ted Lewis (1970).
Jack's Return Home is part of the Jack Carter series.
The movie was released in 1971.
The book behind Get Carter
Jack Carter: books by publication date
- Jack's Return Home (1970)
- Jack Carter's Law (1974)
- Jack Carter and the Mafia Pigeon (1974)
Other adaptations of Jack's Return Home
- Get Carter (film, 2000)
Common questions
Is Get Carter based on a book?
Yes. Get Carter is based on the book Jack's Return Home by Ted Lewis (1970).
Who wrote the book Get Carter is based on?
Jack's Return Home was written by Ted Lewis and first published in 1970.
Is Jack's Return Home part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Jack Carter series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Jack's Return Home before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.