Emperor of The North

[Flitcraft]

Anyone familiar with this film?
Worth a look?

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[Doh!]

Great movie! It's been awhile since I've seen it, but by all means check it out -- Ernest Borgnine has never been meaner!

 

[IndianaGuybrush]

This really was a great movie, and made me want to drop out of high school to ride the rails!

 

[green papaya]

Emperor of the North is an excellent movie!

I would also like to recommend:

> "HARD TIMES" with Charles Bronson

> "DEATH HUNT" with Charles Bronson

 

[Flitcraft]

I would also like to recommend:

> "HARD TIMES" with Charles Bronson

> "DEATH HUNT" with Charles Bronson

With titles like that, I'm guessing these are not "date" movies?

 

[Prairie Shade]

Hard to go wrong with Lee Marvin

Emperor of the N. is a very good look at Old Time Railroading. Being a former railroader myself I enjoyed it very much. Recommend it to anyone with a wonder lust and who wants to break the mold. I also enjoy Hard Times and Death Hunt. Charles Bronson is another favorite who has been taken from this life along with Lee Marvin.

 

[Michaelson]

For those who get American Movie Classics, this has been popping up now and again for the past couple of months. This is one of MY all time favorite railroad movies...to HECK with the storyline . They capture the character of how it was for a local freight crew during the 30's to an absolute tee, as well as what it was like to hobo during those tough times. Excellent movie!!

High regards! Michaelson

 

[DanielJones]

You're right about that Michaelson. Lee Marvin always brought a better something to his roles. Although Death Hunt wasn't a masterpiece, both Lee Marvin & Charles Bronson made it quite enjoyable. I'll have to make sure I check out Emperor of the North.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Flitcraft]

Slightly off-topic, but if you ever get a chance, catch Lee Marvin in the film version of "The Iceman Cometh". It will definitely show you another facet of his ability as an actor. He even beat out Jason Robards for the role.