Adventure / Drama / Action / Thriller /

Score: 67%( 131 votes )

Overview: Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.

Cast:

Lee Marvin
A No. 1

Ernest Borgnine
Shack

Keith Carradine
Cigaret

Charles Tyner
Cracker

Malcolm Atterbury
Hogger

Simon Oakland
Policeman

Harry Caesar
Coaly

Hal Baylor
Yardman's Helper

Matt Clark
Yardlet

Elisha Cook Jr.
Gray Cat

Joe Di Reda
Dinger

Liam Dunn
Smile

Diane Dye
Girl in Water

Robert Foulk
Conductor

Jim Goodwin
Fakir

Raymond Guth
Preacher

Sid Haig
Grease Tail

Karl Lukas
Pokey Stiff

Edward McNally
Yard Clerk

John Steadman
Stew Bum

Vic Tayback
Yardman

Dave Willock
Groundhog

Don Blackman
Old Shine (uncredited)

Jack Collins
Dispatcher (uncredited)

Richard Daughty
The Cub (uncredited)

Bennie E. Dobbins
Mechanic (uncredited)

Dennis Falt
Hobo Camp Occupant (uncredited)

Joe Haworth
Ash Eater (uncredited)

Lance Henriksen
Railroad Worker (uncredited)

Harry Hickox
Elder (uncredited)

Bern Hoffman
Halfy (uncredited)

James Kingsley
Machinist (uncredited)

Ralph Montgomery
Alkee Stiff (uncredited)

Hal Jon Norman
Hobo (uncredited)

Danny 'Big Black' Rey
Hobo (uncredited)

Wayne Sutherlin
Gink (uncredited)

Forrest Wood
Station Agent (uncredited)