The Express
– Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football h..
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.
10 Oct 2008
English
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Gary Fleder
Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher (book)
Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller
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.
1 win & 3 nominations.
$9,589,875
Universal Pictures