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thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality
Plot: What's the story about?
True story of football great Ernie Davis, the man who broke college football records and racial barriers in the early 1960s, becoming the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy. The running back was drafted into the NFL, but his career was cut short when he was diagnosed with leukemia.
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Who stars in The Express: Cast List
The Long Game, I Can Only Imagine
Don Jon, Coach Carter
King of Killers, End of Watch
Who's making The Express: Crew List
A look at the The Express behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gary Fleder last directed Homefront and Runaway Jury.
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Production: What we know about The Express?
Key Facts
- Based on Robert Gallagher's book, "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express."
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
The Express Release Date: When was the film released?
The Express was a release in 2008 on Friday, October 10, 2008. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Happy-Go-Lucky, Quarantine and City of Ember.
The Express DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Express was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 .