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10 October 2008 (USA)
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A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. full summary | full synopsis
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1 win
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1 nomination
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(72 articles)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rob Brown | ... | Ernie Davis | |
| Dennis Quaid | ... | Ben Schwartzwalder | |
| Darrin Dewitt Henson | ... | Jim Brown | |
| Omar Benson Miller | ... | Jack Buckley | |
| Nelsan Ellis | ... | Will Davis, Jr. | |
| Charles S. Dutton | ... | Willie 'Pops' Davis | |
| Justin Martin | ... | Young Ernie Davis | |
| Justin Jones | ... | Young Will | |
| Nicole Beharie | ... | Sarah Ward | |
| Aunjanue Ellis | ... | Marie Davis | |
| Elizabeth Shivers | ... | Elizabeth Davis | |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Roy Simmons Sr. | |
| Danny McCarthy | ... | Bill Bell | |
| Regina Hoyles | ... | Sister | |
| Chelcie Ross | ... | Lew Andreas |
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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (USA) (promotional title)
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Rated PG for thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality. (edited from PG-13 version)
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130 min
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While taking his Cleveland Brown's physical, the doctor feels Ernie's neck and asks him if has not been feeling well. Swollen lymph glands on the neck are a symptom of Leukemia.
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Anachronisms: During the Syracuse V. West Virginia game the Flying WV logo is pictured on one of the props in the back of the end zones was not actually created until Don Nehlan's term as Head Coach at WVU. Don Nehlan created the icon in the early 70s after a few years into his tenure. West Virginia's symbol in those days were the letters WVU diagonally through the state on a gold ribbon.
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Texas Longhorn player:
I'm gonna kick your black ass back to Africa boy!
Jack Buckley: Oh yeah? Too bad I'm from Philly.
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Jack Buckley: Oh yeah? Too bad I'm from Philly.
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References Wings of the Hawk (1953)
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Soundtrack:
Everybody Rock
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A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "The Express" based on a book?
Any recommendations for other "first Black" movies?
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This was a very well acted movie. Dennis Quaid did a great job of playing the coach and Rob Brown was the perfect choice for Ernie Davis. The ratings this movie has received so far are not in line with the quality of this film. This movie in no way presented a political point of view. The only thing political was what happened in real life. This was the recognition given to Ernie by the president of the time. (which was JFK) Other than this movie was more inspirational. It showed the character of Ernie Davis and the faith he had in his own abilities, his coach, family and his God. Ernie Davis has reshaped College sports. Due to his ability to cope with hatred and racism in a positive way. The game of college sports has vastly become more professional. The talent of teams today is far greater than the past. Ernie opened the door foe all races in sports; thus increasing the abilities of the teams. I highly recommend this film.