Emperor of the North

Name: Emperor of the North
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 1973-05-23
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine, Charles Tyner, Malcolm Atterbury

1973, English. Directed by Robert Aldrich.

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Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.

Adventure Drama Action Thriller

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Runtime: 1h 58m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 23 May 1973
Country: United States of America
Written by: Jack London, Christopher Knopf

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What Emperor of the North is based on

Emperor of the North is based on The Road (1907) by Jack London.

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By Jack London
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Emperor of the North: quick answers

Is Emperor of the North worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Emperor of the North?

Emperor of the North runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does Emperor of the North have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Emperor of the North. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Emperor of the North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Emperor of the North is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Emperor of the North on?

Emperor of the North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 May 1973. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Emperor of the North?

If you liked Emperor of the North, try El Gringo, Runaway Train, The Weight.

Who directed Emperor of the North?

Emperor of the North (1973) was directed by Robert Aldrich and stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine.

What is Emperor of the North based on?

Emperor of the North is based on The Road (1907) by Jack London.