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Oct 10, 2008 · The Express: Directed by Gary Fleder. With Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller. A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
The film is based on the life of Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, portrayed by actor Rob Brown. The Express explores civil rights topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics. It was the film debut of Chadwick Boseman as Floyd Little.
Summaries. A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. This biopic focuses on the relationship of Ernie Davis (1939-1963), a gifted African-American athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at Syracuse University, Ben Schwartzwalder (1909-1993).
Oct 10, 2008 · Born into poverty, Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcomes many obstacles to get into Syracuse University's football program. Under the guidance of Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis becomes...
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The Express. Based on the true story of Ernie Davis who overcomes poverty and prejudice to become the first African American football player to win the Heisman Trophy while attending Syracuse University in the early 1960s. 1,331 IMDb 7.2 2 h 9 min 2008. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Sports · Compelling · Inspiring.
Oct 8, 2008 · Roger Ebert October 08, 2008. Tweet. Rob Brown plays Ernie Davis in "The Express." Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "The Express" is involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail.
Jan 20, 2009 · Starring Dennis Quaid as the hard-nosed coach that helped drive him to greatness, The Express is a powerful story of triumph on and off the field that will have you cheering again and again! Bonus Content:
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