Emperor of the North (1973)

Set in the grim epoch of the Great Depression, America is teeming with the homeless, the destitute, the 'hobos'. Among them is the fearless 'A' Number One (Lee Marvin), a seasoned hobo, known as the best train-hopping vagrant in the Northwest. Yet, a sinister shadow looms over his nomadic existence—the sadistic railway conductor, Shack (Borgnine). Shack rules the rails of the number 19 train with an iron fist and a cold heart, harboring a deep-seated hatred for the hobos who dare to ride his train without a penny to their name. Shack's train is notorious, a steel beast that no hobo has ever survived a journey on. Yet, Shack's brutal reputation only fuels 'A' Number One's determination. He swears to become a local legend, to be the first hobo to endure a trip aboard Shack's infamous train. As the wheels of this deadly game are set in motion, 'A' Number One is ready to stake his life on this perilous journey, setting the stage for an epic battle of wills under the harsh American skies. "Emperor of the North" is a tale of survival against all odds, a struggle between two indomitable spirits, unfolding against the backdrop of a country in despair. It is a test of courage where the railways become a battleground and the price of victory may just be a man's life.

Emperor of the North is an action movie featuring Ernest Borgnine.

Emperor of the North is currently streaming on DIRECTV.