Comparison of Italian Job and Get Carter

The Italian Job and Get Carter both starred Michael Caine and are both classic crime films. However there are plenty of similarities and differences between the 2 films. The similarities include, the fact that Get Carter also stars Tony Beckley who played Camp Freddie in The Italian Job and the vehicles that were featured in the film were similar to The Italian Job such as the iconic British Cars, The Mini Cooper and the 4x4 Land Rover. Michael Caine's character in both films is a strong male figure with a no nosense attitude and always with a clear motivation for his crimes. In terms of the portrayal of Britishness they both symbolise the hardship and sometimes the glamour of British crime culture. However the British pride that's represented in The Italian job using the idea of 'The self Preservation Society' is clearly absent in Get Carter. The use of mob violence that's features very rarely in The Italian Job features greatly in Get Carter with torture and gun fights the name of the game. This is comparison with the Italian Job making British culture look good with its bravery and pride whereas Get Carter is full of negativity with the use of Mob violence, betrayal and death.
Other differences between the two films includes the fact that this 'job' is motivated by revenge and in The Italian Job it was to help Britain's economy. Also Michael Caine's character in Get Carter in much more violent than when he played Charlie Croker in The Italian Job and the story is mainly based in Britain rather than London and Turin in The Italian Job. The cast in Get Carter is also less prestigious. Also Michael Caine's character in Get Carter is more sympathetic than when he played Charlie Croker and is tougher on those who fail him.