Emperor of the North [DVD] / produced by Inter-Hemisphere Productions ; released by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. ; a Kenneth Hyman production ; produced by Stan Hough ; directed by Robert Aldrich ; written by Christopher Knopf.
Based, in part, on "The Road" by Jack London and "From Coast to Coast with Jack London.". Originally released as a motion picture in 1973. Special features: Commentary by historian Dana Polan; TV spots; theatrical trailer. Donation. 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), Robert Foulk (Conductor), Raymond Guth (Preacher), Sid Haig (Grease Tail), Vic Tayback (Yardman), Dave Willock (Groundhog), Lance Henriksen (Railroad worker).
Summary:
Set on the Pacific Northwest railways at the height of the Depression, this is the story of how a crafty, train-hopping drifter, "A-No. 1," and his young accomplice encounter Shack, a sadistic railroad conductor who has sworn that no hobo will ride his train for free. "A" is ready to put his life at stake to become a local legend - as the first person who survived the trip on Shack's notorious train.
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