Rating: PG
Genre:
Action
Release Date: 06/06/2006
SubTitles: English/Espanol
Dubbed: English/French/Espanol
Sound: DD2/DD1
Run Time: 120 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Questionable for Children
Distributor/Studio: 20th Century Fox
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 brags that some day he'll surpass
A No. 1 in his accomplishments. But neither has had the courage to ride a train guarded by
Shack (
Ernest Borgnine), an unusually sadistic railroad cop who will brutally beat or even murder any man who tries to catch a ride on his train.
A No. 1 is determined that no one, not even
Cigaret, is going to deny him his title, so taking his life in his hands, he and
Cigaret hop a ride on
Shack's train, and they are soon bearing the full brunt of his violent nature.
Emperor of the North features superb location photography by
Joseph F. Biroc and a fine supporting cast, including
Charles Tyner,
Simon Oakland,
Elisha Cook Jr., and
Sid Haig.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Marrvin
from Villa Rica Ga.
OLD Movies are Appealing!
When action is needed,with great story line.Lee Marvin will not let you down.Ernest Borgnine is chilling as a bad guy.A MUST HAVE for all you collectors,You can WILL this one to your Grandchilren.
