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Emperor of the North
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Emperor of the North

1973-05-23 · 118 min · ★ 6.9

Adventure · Drama · Action · Thriller

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

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Directors
Robert Aldrich
Production companies
Inter Hemisphere, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee MarvinLee MarvinA No. 1
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineShack
Keith CarradineKeith CarradineCigaret
Charles TynerCharles TynerCracker
Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburyHogger
Simon OaklandSimon OaklandPoliceman
Harry CaesarHarry CaesarCoaly
Hal BaylorHal BaylorYardman's Helper
Matt ClarkMatt ClarkYardlet
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Gray Cat
Joe Di RedaDinger
Liam DunnLiam DunnSmile
Diane DyeGirl in Water
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkConductor
Jim GoodwinJim GoodwinFakir
Raymond GuthRaymond GuthPreacher
Sid HaigSid HaigGrease Tail
Karl LukasKarl LukasPokey Stiff
Edward McNallyYard Clerk
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanStew Bum

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