- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: MARVIN,LEE
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000EXDSCU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #35,006 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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EMPEROR OF THE NORTH
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2219064
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2219064
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Dark, tough if flawed Aldrich character study,
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This review is from: EMPEROR OF THE NORTH (DVD)
Interesting, quasi-political film of depression era hobo (Lee Marvin) -famous within hobo circles for being able to ride any train - trying to ride one guarded by meanest guy in the world (Ernest Borgnine). He picks up a young protégé (a very young Keith Carradine) along the way who -- after much resistance - he accepts as the start of the next generation of men who live by their wits and go their own way. The acting is solid throughout. The score is a bit much at times, and some of the writing is variable, but there are good scenes and thoughtful ideas about the battle between 'freedom' and playing by the rules along the way. Aka 'The Emperor of the North Pole'.
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE GREAT TRAIN ADVENTURE,
By A Customer
This review is from: EMPEROR OF THE NORTH (DVD)
A fantastic action drama about hobo's in hard times hitching their way across america on trains. Lee Marvin and Keith Carradine are two such hobo's who dare to ride engine #19; who's conductor is Shack, (A big tough psycho played to perfection by Ernest Borgnine) who has no problem in lethaly dissposing of any freeloaders. Great cinamatography, and a great theme song sung by Marty Robbins. Kind of a precursor to the 1985 action hit RUNNAWAY TRAIN, only set during the time of the depresion.
5.0 out of 5 stars
even some of us women love this flick.......,
By bunnielover "trevillian2" (United States, Wyoming) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Emperor of the North Pole (VHS Tape)
a lot of great acting here. ernie as the cruel train bull/enforcer. Lee Marvin as the old seasoned depression era Hobo. Keith Carridine as the young punk newbie. Simon Oakland as the rail yard cop who strays into the hobo's camp and is lucky to come back out. and the poor engine driver and Borgnine's flunkey who has to keep his eyes out for any bo's trying to board Shack's train. I love this picture because of the trains, the scenery and the music. Marty Robbins' "a man and a Train" seems to have been written for this film. It is a realistic and very graphic film for the years in which it was made. you feel for all the parties involved in this tale. The near miss with the other freight train is a nail biter for sure. Not for the bleeding hearts, but if you like any of these actors, trains and american history I recommend this film for a little eye opener on what our parents or grandparents might have seen or gone through in the depression days of the us of a...... A++++
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