Emperor of the North (1973)
Sponsored by Pacific Coast Railroad Company
Friday, March 7 — 6:00pm Santa Margarita Ranch
Pre-Screening Reception: 6:00-7:30pm at the ranch
Includes a Twilight Train Ride around this historic ranch as well as Ancient Peaks wine and appetizers
This film is one of the unsung gems of the seventies, part adventure film, part social drama, part road movie. Set during the depression when riding the rails was a way of life for desperate men (and women), the film follows three characters - Lee Marvin, as Number One, a legend among the grizzled hobos congregating along the rail lines; Ernest Borgnine as Shack, the sadistic conductor perfectly willing to do whatever necessary to keep free loaders off his trains; and a young Keith Carradine as Two-Bit, a novice full of bluster and false bravado, out to make a name for himself. Marvin takes the kid under his wing; their relationship is part adversarial, as the weary elder tries to educate the fool how to survive on the line. Looming in the background is Borgnine, out to do his job at any cost. Ultimately a wager is made, and Marvin will put his life on the line to best Borgnine and show he is the Emperor of the North. This film contains scenes of violence so we recommend leaving your little ones at home. Drama. USA. 2 hrs. Dress warmly.
The SLOIFF is donating 10% of the proceeds from this event to aid in the renovation of the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.
The SLO Model Railroad gang will also be on hand with a small-scale train layout for train buffs! Learn more about the SLOMRA.
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