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    The Express

    Poster of the movie The Express
    2008     Drama    
    USA
    2h 9min
    PG
    Guide for parents: violence, offensive language.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated PG in the USA, violence, offensive language.

    Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running backs in college football history. Under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown's achievements and set records that stand to this day.

    As the growing civil rights movement divided the country in the '60s, Davis became a symbol for achievement that transcended race. Refusing to flinch from others' prejudices, he achieved all his goals -- until he faced a challenge that would make most men crumble. He joined the ranks of black pioneers by teaching a generation tolerance, inspiring a movement that smashed barriers on and off the field.

    Directed byGary Fleder
    Written byCharles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher
    CompanyUniversal PicturesUniversal PicturesUniversal Pictures

    Starring

    Rob Brown
    Dennis Quaid
    Darrin Dewitt Henson
    Omar Benson Miller
    Nelsan Ellis
    Charles S. Dutton
    Justin Martin
    Aunjanue Ellis
    Clancy Brown
    Saul Rubinek
    Geoff Stults
    Matthew Settle
    Ridge Canipe
    Chadwick Boseman
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