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Oct 10, 2008 · A movie about the life of Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy and the star running back of Syracuse University. The movie shows his achievements on and off the field, his challenges with racism, and his relationship with his coach and teammates.
- (23K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Gary Fleder
- 2008-10-10
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.
- $40 million
- John Davis
The Express is a biopic about Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy and a college football legend. It follows his journey from poverty to stardom, his challenges with racism and his coach, and his tragic fate.
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...
- (122)
- Gary Fleder
- PG
- Dennis Quaid
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.
- 129 min
Oct 8, 2008 · A film about the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis, who died of leukemia at 23. The film focuses on his relationship with his coach, his teammates and his family, and the challenges he faced as a black player in the segregated South.
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:
- DVD
