Emperor of the North

Emperor of the North

If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...

PG 1973 · 118 min · ★ 6.9 · Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller

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

Directed by Robert Aldrich · Written by Jack London

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