The Express
Biography, Sports
 (11/15/2008) 120 mins PG

6.6 (694 votes)
Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports.
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Cast and Crew
Rob Brown  ......  Ernie Davis
Dennis Quaid  ......  Ben Schwartzwalder
Darrin Dewitt Henson  ......  Jim Brown
Omar Benson Miller  ......  Jack Buckley
Nelsan Ellis  ......  Will Davis
Charles S. Dutton  ......  Willie Davis
Director  .....  Gary Fleder
Producer  .....  John Davis; Ezra Swerdlow
Writer  .....  Charles Leavitt; Robert Gallagher
Notes
Goofs:
Factual errors: The National Championship in 59 was awarded prior to the Bowl Games, so the speech about "whichever bowl we accept we will be National Champions if we win" was a moot point. It was just about defending the pollster's choice at that point. It was the final regular season game against UCLA (which just beat #4 USC) that earned them the National Championship. The movie pays no attention to this game (which was broadcast on national TV) except to show the post game celebration. (more)

Filming Locations:
Berwyn, Illinois, USA (more)