Emperor of the North
“If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...”
Synopsis
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
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Emperor of the North 1973 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-04
Top Cast
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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
Diane Dye
Girl in Water
Robert Foulk
Conductor
Jim Goodwin
Fakir
Raymond Guth
Preacher
Sid Haig
Grease Tail
Karl Lukas
Pokey Stiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack London, Christopher Knopf
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Emperor of the North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Inter Hemisphere, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Jack London, Christopher Knopf
Frank De Vol
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Stanley Hough, Kenneth Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Stanley Hough
Producer
Robert Aldrich
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Christopher Knopf
Writer
Michael Luciano
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor of the North
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What is Emperor of the North about?
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
Who directed Emperor of the North?
Emperor of the North was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Emperor of the North?
The principal cast of Emperor of the North includes Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner, Malcolm Atterbury.
When was Emperor of the North released and how long is it?
Emperor of the North was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Emperor of the North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emperor of the North was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emperor of the North?
Emperor of the North holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).