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The Express (2008)

PG · 2008-10-10 · 2h 10m · EN
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He changed our country... one yard at a time.

Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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Gary FlederDirectorCharles LeavittWriter
Budget
$40M
Box office
$9.8M

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Top billed cast

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Rob BrownRob BrownErnie DavisDennis QuaidDennis QuaidBen SchwartzwalderDarrin HensonDarrin HensonJim BrownOmar Benson MillerOmar Benson MillerJack BuckleyNelsan EllisNelsan EllisWill Davis, Jr.Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWillie 'Pops' DavisJustin MartinJustin MartinYoung ErnieJustin JonesJustin JonesYoung WillNicole BeharieNicole BeharieSarah WardAunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorMarie DavisElizabeth ShiversElizabeth ShiversElizabeth DavisClancy BrownClancy BrownRoy Simmons

Keywords

BiographySportsAmerican footballCollegeSyracuse university

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBiography · Sports · American FootballDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference65413Actor preference44910 · 32980 · 157355

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Frequently asked questions about The Express

What is The Express about?

Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

How long is The Express?

The Express has a runtime of 130 minutes.