Emperor of the North
Summary:
In this gritty and violent period drama set in the depths of the Great Depression, Lee Marvin stars as "A No. 1", the acknowledged King of the Hoboes. A No. 1 is famous among his fellow tramps for his ability to catch a ride on any train, no matter how risky the hop or dangerous the guards. He acts as a sort of mentor for Cigaret (Keith Carradine), a young hobo who b... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Lee Marvin - (A No. 1)
Ernest Borgnine - (Shack)
Keith Carradine - (Cigaret)
Charles Tyner - (Cracker)
Malcolm Atterbury - (Hogger)
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Review:
Often overlooked, this is an excellent period adventure and one of Robert Aldrich's best latter-day efforts. Emperor of the North benefits from a smart Christopher Knopf script; it is packed with vivid details that bring its train yard setting to life and plenty of salty, convincing tough-guy dialogue. Aldrich brings the tricky, t... Continue >>
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