Emperor of the North
~If you can ride Shack's Train and Live - You'll be...
Overview
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
- Action
- Thriller
General Information
Release Date: 1973-05-23
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 118 min
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