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He changed our country... one yard at a time. - The Express
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Title: The Express

Release Date: 10 Oct 2008

Runtime: 2h 10m

Genre: Drama

Director: Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures

Production Companies: Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media, IDEA Filmproduktions, Universal Pictures

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (270 votes)

Cast

  • Ernie Davis: Rob Brown
  • Ben Schwartzwalder: Dennis Quaid
  • Jim Brown: Darrin Henson
  • Jack Buckley: Omar Benson Miller
  • Will Davis, Jr.: Nelsan Ellis
  • Willie 'Pops' Davis: Charles S. Dutton
  • Young Ernie: Justin Martin
  • Young Will: Justin Jones
  • Sarah Ward: Nicole Beharie
  • Marie Davis: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
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