Alternative Title(s)

"Emperor of the North"

Directed By

Robert Aldrich

Cast

Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner, Malcolm Atterbury, Simon Oakland, Harry Caesar, Hal Baylor, Matt Clark, Elisha Cook Jr., Liam Dunn, Robert Foulk, Ray Guth, Sid Haig, Vic Tayback

About the Film

Violent and well-done tale of hobos riding the rails during the Depression has Marvin as A#1, a legendary hobo who can get on any train, and his protege Cigaret (Carradine), trying to catch a ride on the train of sadistic conductor Shack (Borgnine), who's been known to kill to keep the hobos away. Tense and gritty, with the usual tight direction of Aldridge, beautiful cinematography, and a gripping screenplay. Borgnine is exceptional among a very strong cast.