The Express: The Ernie Davis Story is a 2008 American sports drama film produced by John Davis and directed by Gary Fleder. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Charles Leavitt from a 1983 book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, authored by Robert C. Gallagher. The film is based on the life of Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, portrayed by actor Rob Brown. The Express explores civil rights topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics. It was the film debut of Chadwick Boseman as Floyd Little.
The Express (2008)
Directed by Gary Fleder
Genres - Biography, Drama, Sports |
Sub-Genres - African- Biographical Dramas, American Football Film, Biographical Film |
Release Date - Oct 10, 2008 |
Run Time - 130 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$9,808,124
Themes
Tags
American Football, Ben Schwartzwalder, Davis, Ernie Davis, Football, Heisman Trophy, Literary, Sports, Syracuse University, True Stories
Attributes
Filming Location: Chicago
Narrative Location: Cleveland
Narrative Location: Cleveland
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The Express: Un héroe que marcó la historia
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