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The Express (2008)

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Overview

Director:
Gary Fleder
Writers (WGA):
Charles Leavitt (written by)
Robert Gallagher (book)
Release Date:
10 October 2008 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Sport more
Plot:
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Universal Pictures Present Fall Movies Line-Up (From Aceshowbiz. 28 August 2008, 8:40 PM, PDT)
'Flash of Genius' and 'The Express' Experiencing Date Changes (From Aceshowbiz. 18 August 2008, 11:39 PM, PDT)
Production Notes/Status:
Status:
Completed
Comments:

Status Updated:
14 August 2008
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Cast

 

Dennis Quaid ... Ben Schwartzwalder

Clancy Brown ... Roy Simmons Sr.

Darrin Dewitt Henson ... Jim Brown

Rob Brown ... Ernie Davis

Geoff Stults ... Bob Lundy

Justin Martin ... Young Ernie Davis

Charles S. Dutton ... Grandfather of Ernie Davis

Walker Howard ... Robert Fields

Saul Rubinek ... Art Modell

Ridge Canipe ... White Boy Leader

Chelcie Ross ... Lou Andreas

Frank Grillo ... Dr. Jim Hewlette
Omar Benson Miller ... Jack Buckley

Aunjanue Ellis ... Mother of Ernie Davis

Enver Gjokaj ... Dave Sarette

Angelina Lyubomirova ... Band Member
Evan Jones

Zachary Gordon ... Voice (voice)

Christian Stolte ... Dan Boyle

Emilio Mazur ... (voice)

Nathan Adloff ... Student

Giota Trakas ... University student

Ellen Fliesler ... Spectator, Passerby

Gary Houston ... Marty Harrigan
Nelsan Ellis ... Will Davis
Allan Graf ... Referee

Jay Disney ... Wealthy Alumni

Jill Sayre

Don Kress ... Time Photographer / Reporter

Jor'don Hodges ... Syracuse Football Player

Chuck Wagner ... Syracuse Strength Coach

Joey Bicicchi ... Syracuse Football Player

Ned Schmidtke ... Bill Clark

John Thurner ... Reporter - Life Magazine

Naomi Heilmann ... Majorette

Kevin R. Kelly ... Man in Dark Suit

Linara Washington ... Gloria
Lisa Wolf ... Football Fan

John R. Haley ... Rich Alumni

Kurt Naebig ... Roger Page

Gene Fojtik ... Secret Service Agent

Mike Whyte ... Reporter-Syracuse Daily News

Aaron Roman Weiner ... Assistant Coach
Nicole Behaire ... Sarah Ward

Brian Boland ... Browns assistant coach

Joseph Mazurk ... University of Texas assistant coach / reporter
Willie Stevens ... Syracuse / Texas Fan

Steve Mikula ... Assistant Syracuse Football Coach

Robert A. Young ... Assistant Syracuse Football Coach
Edwin M. Walker ... Segregated Syracuse Student

Elizabeth Shivers ... Grandma to Ernie Davis

Howie Johnson ... Heckler

Josh Odor ... Darrell Royal

Billy Atchison ... Syracuse Football Player #25

Rick Uecker ... Middle Aged White Man
Jason Frederick ... Football Player

Mike Bradecich ... Tom Martin
Tristan Layne Tapscott ... Student
Bob Kolbey ... Kansas U Jayhawks Head coach

Kris Wolff ... Groundskeeper

Barry Tolli ... Elmira Quarterback
Chad L. Stevens ... Peter Logan

Jim Mazzarella ... Syracuse Football Player
Derek Graf ... Maury Youmans

Maximilian Osinski ... Gerhard Schwedes
Henry Sandifer ... Student

Bob Kaliebe ... Reporter - Syracuse Daily News
Sharon Kluge ... Wealthy wife of alumni
Laurel Beck ... Nurse
Chadwick Boseman ... Floyd Little
Jamie Louachai ... Cheerleader

Ryan Else ... Kansas Football Coach
Greg McAleer ... Football Official
Adrian Turika ... Boston Football Player
Jeff Christian ... Syracuse Trainer
Chris Cowan ... Boston College Linebacker

Kyle Hillman ... Syracuse Football Player #57

AJ Diller ... Football Player
Chad Queen ... Syracuse Player
Ed Smaron ... Play-by-play announcer
Jason Peters ... David Whitaker

Daniel Rayome ... Syracuse University Professor

Frank Padula ... #73 Syracuse football player
James Anthony Zoccoli ... West Virginia Heckler

Jimmy Styx ... Syracuse Player

Robert Kramer ... Heckler

Guy Klinzing ... Chancellor Tully

Keir Thirus ... Bob Ferguson

Alex Bickle ... Football Fan
Morgan Moss ... Football Player

Justin Jones ... Young Will

Jacqueleen Kolessar ... Student
Jason Grimm ... Offensive / Defensive Lineman
Torrey Vogel ... Pete Brokaw

John Curry ... All Star Game Coach
Matt Trissel ... Maurice Doke
Alexandra Mann ... Syracuse Fan
Krista McEnany ... Texas Fan

Bud Hickey ... Sports Illustrated Reporter
Mike Ullrich ... Franklin
Christopher Scott Bell ... Syracuse Football Player
Daniel J. Cook ... Syracuse Football Player

James Hughes ... Spectator / patron
Mike Malczyk ... Penn State Linebacker

Steve Biossat ... Singer
Raphael York ... University Student
Irene Suhnaska ... Syracuse Cheerleader
Mark Scafidi ... Syracuse / Cleveland Browns Football Player
Chris Farrell ... Sportswriter
Kevin Stark ... Bus Reporter
Kevin Szaflik ... Reporter - Syracuse / Texas Fan
F. David Roth ... Sports Illustrated Photographer

Garth Gelker ... Holy Cross Line Backer
Ryan Hartford ... Male Cheerleader
Darryl Warren ... Heisman Official
Jimmy Einhaus ... Syracuse / Texas Fan
Ogden Patrick Fitzgerald ... Football player / Extra
Kenneth Shapiro ... Life Magazine Reporter / Photographer
Scott Zareski ... Football spectator
Danny Cavada ... Student, Formal Date
Mark Heiden ... Texas Class President
Meaghan Lynn Stichauf ... Young student
John McGuigan ... Racist Fan / Geek at Spring Social
Phillip Brankin ... Football Player
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (USA) (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality. (edited from PG-13 version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Berwyn, Illinois, USA more
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FAQ

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