Opening with gritty and violent details, the film is set in the depths of the Great Depression, Lee Marvin stars as “A No. 1”, the acknowledged King of the Hoboes. A No. 1 is famous for his ability to catch a ride on any train, no matter how risky the hop or dangerous the guards.

• Emperor of the North
• Robert Aldrich
• Lee Marvin
• Ernest Borgnine
• Keith Carradine