Emperor of the North
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Tivify | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Emperor of the North
Emperor of the North is a 1973 English-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Robert Aldrich. The cast is led by Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Emperor of the North was produced by Inter Hemisphere and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 23, 1973, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers
- Jack London, Christopher Knopf
- Release date
- May 23, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Inter Hemisphere, 20th Century Fox
Emperor of the North cast & crew
Emperor of the North was directed by Robert Aldrich and written by Jack London and Christopher Knopf.
The cast features Lee Marvin as A No. 1, Ernest Borgnine as Shack, Keith Carradine as Cigaret, Charles Tyner as Cracker, Malcolm Atterbury as Hogger, and Simon Oakland as Policeman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank De Vol, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Stanley Hough and Kenneth Hyman.
Is Emperor of the North worth watching?
Emperor of the North holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 141 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, Emperor of the North is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Emperor of the North
Lee Marvin
A No. 1
Ernest Borgnine
Shack
Keith Carradine
Cigaret
Charles Tyner
Cracker
Malcolm Atterbury
Hogger
Simon Oakland
Policeman
Harry Caesar
Coaly
Hal Baylor
Yardman's Helper
Matt Clark
Yardlet
Elisha Cook Jr.
Gray Cat
Joe Di Reda
Dinger
Liam Dunn
Smile
Emperor of the North — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Emperor of the North in United States?
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▸What language is Emperor of the North in?
Emperor of the North is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Emperor of the North?
Emperor of the North runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Emperor of the North rated?
Emperor of the North is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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