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Emperor of the North

Emperor of the North

If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...

19736.81h 58mPG

Overview

Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.

Directed by Robert Aldrich
Written by Jack London, Christopher Knopf
Produced by Stanley Hough
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Top Cast

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

A No. 1

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Shack

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Cigaret

Charles Tyner

Charles Tyner

Cracker

Malcolm Atterbury

Malcolm Atterbury

Hogger

Simon Oakland

Simon Oakland

Policeman

Harry Caesar

Harry Caesar

Coaly

Hal Baylor

Hal Baylor

Yardman's Helper

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Yardlet

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Gray Cat

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Themes & Keywords

great depressionoregon, usarailroadriding the rail1930s

About Emperor of the North

Emperor of the North is a adventure, drama, action, thriller film released in 1973 exploring themes of great depression, oregon, usa, railroad, riding the rail, 1930s. Directed by Robert Aldrich, it stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine. Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.

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