The Express
"He changed our country... one yard at a time."
Originally released in 2008. The Express is a drama film. directed by Gary Fleder. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, and Darrin Henson
Synopsis
Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (277 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.8M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Rob Brown
as Ernie Davis
Dennis Quaid
as Ben Schwartzwalder
Darrin Henson
as Jim Brown
Omar Benson Miller
as Jack Buckley
Nelsan Ellis
as Will Davis, Jr.
Charles S. Dutton
as Willie 'Pops' Davis
Justin Martin
as Young Ernie
Justin Jones
as Young Will
Nicole Beharie
as Sarah Ward
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Marie Davis
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,793,496
Production Companies
- Davis Entertainment
- Relativity Media
- IDEA Filmproduktions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Express about?
Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Who directed The Express?
The Express was directed by Gary Fleder.
How long is The Express?
The Express has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Express released?
The Express was released on October 10, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Express?
The main cast of The Express includes Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis.
Is The Express worth watching?
The Express has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 277 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.