Emperor of the North poster
6.8/10 1973 1h 58m Released

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

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

Watch Now

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
Joe Di Reda
Joe Di Reda
Dinger
Liam Dunn
Liam Dunn
Smile
Diane Dye
Diane Dye
Girl in Water
Robert Foulk
Robert Foulk
Conductor
Jim Goodwin
Jim Goodwin
Fakir
Raymond Guth
Raymond Guth
Preacher

Reviews

John Chard 9/10

Nobody gets a free ride on this train! It's the great depression and the US is now home to many homeless hobos. Shack is a particularly nasty piece of work, devoid of any compassion for the homeless, he prides himself on not letting any one ride free aboard the train he conducts upon. But in the midst is hobo supreme, A No. 1, a man who is never afraid to take up a challenge, so along with Cigaret, a young…

You May Like

FAQ about Emperor of the North

What is Emperor of the North about?
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
When was Emperor of the North released?
Emperor of the North was released in 1973.
What genres does Emperor of the North belong to?
Emperor of the North is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller.
Who stars in Emperor of the North?
The cast of Emperor of the North includes Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner, Malcolm Atterbury.