Emperor of the North (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, Emperor of the North is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 118 minutes. “If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
Who’s in it. Emperor of the North stars Lee Marvin as A No. 1, Ernest Borgnine as Shack, Keith Carradine as Cigaret and Charles Tyner as Cracker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Emperor of the North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emperor of the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emperor of the North tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emperor of the North (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emperor of the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emperor of the North worth watching?
- Emperor of the North holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emperor of the North?
- Emperor of the North stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner and Malcolm Atterbury.
- When was Emperor of the North released?
- Emperor of the North was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.