EXHIBIT 23.1

                          CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP



We consent to the incorporation by reference, in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Carmike Cinemas, Inc. 2002 Stock Plan, of our report
dated February 17, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
of Carmike Cinemas, Inc. included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 28,2002

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