Emperor of the North

Lee Marvin

As A No. 1

Ernest Borgnine

As Shack

Keith Carradine

As Cigaret

Charles Tyner

As Cracker

Malcolm Atterbury

As Hogger

Simon Oakland

As Policeman

Harry Caesar

As Coaly

Hal Baylor

As Yardman's Helper

Matt Clark

As Yardlet

Elisha Cook Jr.

As Gray Cat

Joe Di Reda

As Dinger

Liam Dunn

As Smile

Diane Dye

As Girl in Water

Robert Foulk

As Conductor

Jim Goodwin

As Fakir

Raymond Guth

As Preacher

Sid Haig

As Grease Tail

Karl Lukas

As Pokey Stiff

Edward McNally

As Yard Clerk

John Steadman

As Stew Bum

Vic Tayback

As Yardman

Dave Willock

As Groundhog

Don Blackman

As Old Shine (uncredited)

Jack Collins

As Dispatcher (uncredited)

Richard Daughty

As The Cub (uncredited)

Bennie E. Dobbins

As Mechanic (uncredited)

Dennis Falt

As Hobo Camp Occupant (uncredited)

Joe Haworth

As Ash Eater (uncredited)

Lance Henriksen

As Railroad Worker (uncredited)

Harry Hickox

As Elder (uncredited)

Bern Hoffman

As Halfy (uncredited)

James Kingsley

As Machinist (uncredited)

Ralph Montgomery

As Alkee Stiff (uncredited)

Hal Jon Norman

As Hobo (uncredited)

Danny 'Big Black' Rey

As Hobo (uncredited)

Wayne Sutherlin

As Gink (uncredited)

Forrest Wood

As Station Agent (uncredited)