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The Express

2008-10-10 · 130 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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Directors
Gary Fleder
Production companies
Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 9,793,496

Top Cast

Rob BrownRob BrownErnie Davis
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidBen Schwartzwalder
Darrin HensonDarrin HensonJim Brown
Omar Benson MillerOmar Benson MillerJack Buckley
Nelsan EllisNelsan EllisWill Davis, Jr.
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWillie 'Pops' Davis
Justin MartinJustin MartinYoung Ernie
Justin JonesYoung Will
Nicole BeharieNicole BeharieSarah Ward
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorMarie Davis
Elizabeth ShiversElizabeth Davis
Clancy BrownClancy BrownRoy Simmons
Danny McCarthyDanny McCarthyBill Bell
Regina HoylesRegina HoylesSister
Chelcie RossChelcie RossLew Andreas
Saul RubinekSaul RubinekArt Modell
Craig HawksleyCraig HawksleyGeorge Marshall
Jeff StillAl Malette
Geoff StultsGeoff StultsBob Lundy
Derek GrafDerek GrafMaury Youmans

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