Movie·1973·1h 58m
Emperor of the North
If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...
Directed By
Robert Aldrich
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
Written By
Christopher Knopf
Producer
Stanley Hough, Kenneth Hyman
Cinematography
Joseph F. Biroc
Music
Frank De Vol
Editor
Michael Luciano
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
140 votes
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// cast
Cast
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
Diane Dye
Girl in Water
Robert Foulk
Conductor
Jim Goodwin
Fakir
Raymond Guth
Preacher
Sid Haig
Grease Tail
Karl Lukas
Pokey Stiff
// crew
Crew
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Stanley Hough
Producer
Jack London
Story
Robert Aldrich
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Christopher Knopf
Writer
Kenneth Hyman
Executive Producer
Michael Luciano
Editor
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