Michael Caine Best Movies and Characters


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Alfie

Character name:
Alfie Elkins

Appears in:
Alfie
Date(s): 1966
Award(s): 'Best Actor' at NSFC and KCFCC awards
Character back story: A charming, rogueish Cockney who cannot get his fill of women. He uses them without shame or malice, jumping from one promiscuous female's bed to another without much thought or feeling.
Inspiration for character:
Occupation: Limousine Driver
Personality type: Self-centered, fun-loving womanizer
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Resides: London
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Fun facts/trivia: Terence Stamp turned down the role of "Alfie" despite having starred in the play on Broadway. He recommended Caine for the role.
Character Quotes & Catchphrases
  • My understanding of women only goes as far as the pleasure. When it comes to the pain I'm like any other bloke - I don't want to know.
  • Make a married woman laugh and you're halfway there.
  • If you lose a bird you can always replace her. But with a child it's different.
  • I've never told her that I love her - except at those times when you've *got* to say something for appearance's sake.
  • She's got a little ginger moustache. But I find I'm quite willing to overlook the odd blemish in a woman, providing she's got something to make up for it. Well, that's what we're all here for, innit - to help each other out in this life.

Get Carter

Character name:
Jack Carter

Appears in:
Get Carter
Date(s): 1971
Award(s):
Character back story: A gangster who sets out to avenge the death of his brother.
Inspiration for character:
Occupation: Gangster
Personality type:
Signature look:
Resides: London (born in Newcastle)
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Character Quotes & Catchphrases
  • You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow.
  • You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself.
  • Frank wasn't like that. I'm the villain in the family, remember?
  • I'm going to sit in the car and whistle "Rule Britannia".

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