Emperor of the North
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Emperor of the North

(1973)Directed by Robert Aldrich118 min · PGAdventure, Drama, Action, Thriller
“If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...”

One conductor on one railway line will not let a single hobo ride free, and the men who try pay for it. In 1930s Oregon, A No. 1 (Lee Marvin) sets out to catch his train, while Shack (Ernest Borgnine) waits to stop him. Robert Aldrich builds the story around the old Depression joke of the "Emperor of the North Pole," a crown over nothing but empty, frozen ground.

Lee Marvinas A No. 1
Keith Carradineas Cigaret
Charles Tyneras Cracker
Simon Oaklandas Policeman
Harry Caesaras Coaly
Hal Bayloras Yardman's Helper
Matt Clarkas Yardlet
Elisha Cook Jr.as Gray Cat
JDJoe Di Redaas Dinger
Liam Dunnas Smile
Diane Dyeas Girl in Water
Robert Foulkas Conductor
Jim Goodwinas Fakir
Raymond Guthas Preacher
Sid Haigas Grease Tail
Karl Lukasas Pokey Stiff
EMEdward McNallyas Yard Clerk
John Steadmanas Stew Bum
Vic Taybackas Yardman
Dave Willockas Groundhog
Don Blackmanas Old Shine (uncredited)
Jack Collinsas Dispatcher (uncredited)