Drawing inspiration from Jack London's adventures traveling with hobos aboard trains throughout the U.S., this gritty Depression-era drama features outstanding performances from Lee Marvin, Keith Carradine, and Ernest Borgnine. Shack (Borgnine) is a cruel railroad agent who makes it his personal mission to rid the world of hobos out for a free ride. Legendary tough-guy hobo A-1 (Marvin) vows to ride Shack's train to it's destination and survive, which would earn him the title of "Emperor of the North Pole." Director Robert Aldrich Star Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine Special Features: Widescreen Audio: (unspecified) - English Runtime: 120 minutes Year of Release: 1973.