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Inter Hemisphere & 20th Century Fox present

Emperor of the North

directed by Robert Aldrich

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

19731h 58mPGAdventure

Emperor of the North poster

Inter Hemisphere & 20th Century Fox present

Emperor of the North

directed by Robert Aldrich

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

19731h 58mPGAdventure

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§ Synopsis

Adventure · Drama · Action · Thriller

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

§ Keywords

what it's about

great depression oregon, usa railroad riding the rail 1930s

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Writer

Christopher Knopf

Cinematography

Joseph F. Biroc

Music

§ Cast

8 of 37

Lee Marvin

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Charles Tyner

Malcolm Atterbury

Malcolm Atterbury

Simon Oakland

Harry Caesar

Hal Baylor

as Yardman's Helper

§ Source

from the book →

1907

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