Emperor Of The North Pole August 12, 2010

EMPEROR OF THE NORTH POLE, 1973, 20th Century Fox, 118 min. Ernest Borgnine reunites with his “Dirty Dozen” co-star Lee Marvin and director Robert Aldrich for this Depression-era drama. Borgnine is a sadistic railroad conductor determined to keep hobos off of his train; Marvin is an outcast who strives to become a legend by battling and besting Borgnine. Highlighted by a young Keith Carradine as the rascal Cigaret, and a taut script by Christopher Knopf (A COLD NIGHT’S DEATH).

Discussion following with screenwriter Christopher Knopf moderated by screenwriter Josh Olson.

Christopher Knopf will be signing his book Will The Real Me Please Stand Up? in the Egyptian lobby at 6:30 PM.

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