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The Express Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

The Express

Release Date: Friday, October 10, 2008

Director: Gary Fleder

Starring: Dennis Quaid Rob Brown Frank Grillo

PG Drama N/A

  • 4.75 / 5.0
67% 33%

Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
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

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Who is making The Express – Crew List

A look at The Express behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gary Fleder last helmed Homefront and Runaway Jury.

Director
Gary Fleder
Producer
John Davis

Production – What we know about the The Express

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Key Facts

  • Based on Robert Gallagher's book, "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express."

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Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality
Runtime
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Language
English
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The Express Release Date: When was the film released?

The Express was released in on Friday, October 10 , 2008. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Body of Lies, Happy-Go-Lucky and Quarantine.

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The Express is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Express today on Amazon.

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  • Added the Blu-ray release date of January 20, 2009

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