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Emperor of the North (1973)

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

  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Action
  • Thriller

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

Rating
6.9 / 10 (152 votes)
Release date
May 23, 1973
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Director
Robert Aldrich
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Lee MarvinA No. 1
  • Ernest BorgnineShack
  • Keith CarradineCigaret
  • Charles TynerCracker
  • Malcolm AtterburyHogger
  • Simon OaklandPoliceman
  • Harry CaesarCoaly
  • Hal BaylorYardman's Helper
  • Matt ClarkYardlet
  • Elisha Cook Jr.Gray Cat
  • Joe Di RedaDinger
  • Liam DunnSmile

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