Movie

Emperor of the North

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

★ 6.8(144)19731h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Aldrich
Release date: 1973-05-23
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Inter Hemisphere

Emperor of the North — trailer

About Emperor of the North

Emperor of the North is a 1973 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Action genres, directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Keith Carradine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 144 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Emperor of the North in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

great depressionoregon, usarailroadriding the rail1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Emperor of the North in Italy?+

Emperor of the North is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Emperor of the North on Netflix?+

Emperor of the North is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Emperor of the North?+

Emperor of the North has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Emperor of the North?+

Emperor of the North stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner and Malcolm Atterbury.

When did Emperor of the North come out?+

Emperor of the North is a 1973 movie directed by Robert Aldrich.

What genre is Emperor of the North?+

Emperor of the North is Adventure, Drama, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Emperor of the North?+

Emperor of the North was directed by Robert Aldrich.