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The Express

  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
22K
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BiographyDramaSport
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Charles Leavitt
    • Robert Gallagher(book "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express")
  • Stars
    • Rob Brown
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Clancy Brown
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Charles Leavitt
    • Robert Gallagher(book "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express")
  • Stars
    • Rob Brown
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Clancy Brown
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos10

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
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    The Express: Coach And Jim Go See Ernie Play
    Clip 0:38
    Watch The Express: Coach And Jim Go See Ernie Play
    The Express: The Team Is Greeted By A Mob
    Clip 0:43
    Watch The Express: The Team Is Greeted By A Mob
    The Express: Ernie Apologizes
    Clip 0:49
    Watch The Express: Ernie Apologizes
    The Express: Coach's Halftime Speech
    Clip 0:57
    Watch The Express: Coach's Halftime Speech
    The Express: Ernie Has Dinner With Pops And Will
    Clip 1:01
    Watch The Express: Ernie Has Dinner With Pops And Will
    The Express: Ernie Scores A Touchdown Against Kansas
    Clip 0:46
    Watch The Express: Ernie Scores A Touchdown Against Kansas
    The Express: Ernie Questions Coach
    Clip 0:52
    Watch The Express: Ernie Questions Coach
    The Express: Ernie's First Syracuse Practice
    Clip 0:38
    Watch The Express: Ernie's First Syracuse Practice
    The Express: Jb Introduces Himself And Ernie To The Girls
    Clip 0:34
    Watch The Express: Jb Introduces Himself And Ernie To The Girls

    Photos40

    Rob Brown in The Express (2008)
    Omar Benson Miller in The Express (2008)
    Rob Brown in The Express (2008)
    Rob Brown and Omar Benson Miller in The Express (2008)
    Dennis Quaid and Darrin Dewitt Henson in The Express (2008)
    Gary Fleder in The Express (2008)
    Dennis Quaid in The Express (2008)
    Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown in The Express (2008)
    Darrin Dewitt Henson in The Express (2008)
    Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, and Omar Benson Miller in The Express (2008)
    Gary Fleder in The Express (2008)
    Rob Brown in The Express (2008)

    Top cast

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    Rob Brown
    Rob Brown
    • Ernie Davis
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Ben Schwartzwalder
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Roy Simmons
    Darrin Dewitt Henson
    Darrin Dewitt Henson
    • Jim Brown
    Omar Benson Miller
    Omar Benson Miller
    • Jack Buckley
    Nelsan Ellis
    Nelsan Ellis
    • Will Davis, Jr.
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Willie 'Pops' Davis
    Justin Martin
    Justin Martin
    • Young Ernie
    Justin Jones
    • Young Will
    Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie
    • Sarah Ward
    Aunjanue Ellis
    Aunjanue Ellis
    • Marie Davis
    Elizabeth Shivers
    • Elizabeth Davis
    Danny McCarthy
    Danny McCarthy
    • Bill Bell
    Regina Hoyles
    Regina Hoyles
    • Sister
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Lew Andreas
    Saul Rubinek
    Saul Rubinek
    • Art Modell
    Craig Hawksley
    • George Marshall
    Jeff Still
    • Al Malette
    • Director
      • Gary Fleder
    • Writers
      • Charles Leavitt
      • Robert Gallagher(book "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chadwick Boseman's feature film debut.
    • Goofs
      In the movie, Texas leads Syracuse 15-14 in the 1960 Cotton Bowl. In real life, the game was never that close in the second half. Syracuse was up 23-6 when Texas scored their second and last touchdown with 7:39 remaining in the game. Texas was not in a position to tie Syracuse even with a touchdown and 2-point conversion.
    • Quotes

      Texas Longhorn player: I'm gonna kick your black ass back to Africa boy!

      Jack Buckley: Oh yeah? Too bad I'm from Philly.

    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Express (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Mess Of Blues
      Written by Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

      Performed by Elvis Presley

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label

      By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews59

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    It has you cheering and clapping as you watch it
    The Express was a wonderful sports movie with lots of drama. It had a ton of emotion and great feelings in it. Me watching the movie I felt like a fan. This movie will make you love sports even if you don't. It was inspirational in so many ways. The whole movie keeps you entertained and on the edge of your seat at the end. Each one of the football games were fun and exciting to watch. When their wasn't football in the movie the director found ways to keep the movie good and interesting. This movie had emotion. love, heart, tears, and inspiring moments. Their are many different scenes in this movie that are sad to watch and upsetting for the viewers. The thing that makes it so upsetting for us to watch is the thing they do to blacks in this movie. I think that everyone should see this movie just to see how life was. The life the blacks lived in this movie wasn't good. I think this movie will teach people to respect everyone no matter who it is. This movie was one of the best movies of the year. It was the best sports movie of the year and ever. It will honestly have you on your feet. It was such a great movie and was so inspiring and should be seen by everyone. It was great for kids, teens, adults, and even grandparents. It was so exciting and fun to watch all around. Their weren't any flaws pretty much. The movie has so many different messages that were great. The thing that is mostly the best part of the movie is that Ernie is the most unselfish person on and off the field in this movie. He shows everyone how to be a better person. The coach played by Dennis Quaid did a great job and was a good person and coach as well. The movie was based on a true story also. Overall this is one feel good movie. It is the must see sports movie. Go see it and have a fun time cheering and clapping.
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    • robertallenandersonjr
    • Oct 4, 2008

    FAQ2

    • Is "The Express" based on a book?
    • Any recommendations for other "first Black" movies?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
    • Filming locations
      • Berwyn, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Davis Entertainment
      • IDEA Filmproduktions
      • Relativity Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,793,406
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,562,675
      • Oct 12, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,808,124
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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