The Express

– Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 10 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
The Express
The Express (2008)

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.

The Express (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Oct 2008

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

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Plot:

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). Schwartzwalder recruits Davis with the help of All-American running back, Jim Brown. The civil rights movement is gaining steam; Davis experiences prejudice on campus, in town, and on the field, sometimes from teammates. How he handles it and how he challenges Schwartzwalder to stand up for his players provide a counterpoint to several great seasons that lead first to a national championship and then to the Heismann Trophy.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

Gross profit:

$9,589,875

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Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
61%
Metacritic:
58%

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