Written by Ted Lewis (novel) and Mike Hodges (screenplay). Directed by Mike Hodges.

Jack Carter

• A pint of bitter [snaps fingers as barman walks away] in a thin glass.

• [To Brumby] You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself.

• [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.

• [To Eric] You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow.

• I'm going to sit in the car and whistle Rule Britannia.

Cyril Kinnear

• You don't give a man like Jack a drink in those piddly little glasses. Give him the bloody bottle.

Dialogue

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.

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.