Movie "The Express" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Express"

Ernie Davis was an All-American on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. A multi-sport high school star in Elmira, New York, Davis went on to Syracuse University, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname, the Elmira Express. Two seasons later, Davis had broken the legendary Jim Brown’s rushing records, and became the first black athlete to be awarded the Heisman Trophy. The number one pick in the 1962 NFL draft, Davis signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns and appeared to be headed for professional stardom. But Davis never ended up playing in the NFL: He was diagnosed with leukemia during the summer before his rookie season and succumbed to the disease less than a year later. In battling his illness, Davis showed great dignity and courage, inspired the nation, and moved President John F. Kennedy to eulogize him as " an outstanding man of great character." An enduring story of a true scholar-athlete, The Express is a touching, impeccably researched, deeply personal portrait of Ernie Davis, and a vivid look at sport in America at the dawn of the Civil Rights era.

Starring actors in "The Express" movie:

Rob Brown as a character Ernie Davis Rob Brown also starred in the next movies: "Take the Lead" in a role of Rock; "Stop-Loss" in a role of Isaac 'Eyeball' Butler; "Coach Carter" in a role of Kenyon Stone; "Finding Forrester" in a role of Jamal Wallace;

Dennis Quaid as a character Ben Schwartzwalder Dennis Quaid also starred in the next movies: "Frequency" in a role of Frank Sullivan; "Dragonheart" in a role of Bowen; "The Alamo" in a role of Sam Houston; "The Day After Tomorrow" in a role of Jack Hall; "Flight of the Phoenix" in a role of Frank Towns; "Any Given Sunday" in a role of Jack 'Cap' Rooney; "Cold Creek Manor" in a role of Cooper Tilson; "Innerspace" in a role of Lt. Tuck Pendleton; "The Long Riders" in a role of Ed Miller; "Vantage Point" in a role of Thomas Barnes; "Smart People" in a role of Prof. Lawrence Wetherhold; "In Good Company" in a role of Dan Foreman; "The Parent Trap" in a role of Nick Parker; "The Horsemen" in a role of Aidan Breslin; "Enemy Mine" in a role of Willis Davidge; "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" in a role of General Hawk; "Playing by Heart" in a role of Hugh; "Pandorum" in a role of Payton; "Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone" in a role of Doc Holliday; "Yours, Mine and Ours" in a role of Frank Beardsley;

Darrin Dewitt Henson as a character Jim Brown Darrin Dewitt Henson also starred in the next movies: "Stomp the Yard" in a role of Grant; "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" in a role of Clarence;

Omar Benson Miller as a character Jack Buckley Omar Benson Miller also starred in the next movies: "8 Mile" in a role of Sol George; "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" in a role of Keryl; "Things We Lost in the Fire" in a role of Neal; "Miracle at St. Anna" in a role of Private First Class Sam Train;

Nelsan Ellis as a character Will Davis, Jr. Nelsan Ellis also starred in the next movies: "The Soloist" in a role of David;

Charles S. Dutton as a character Willie 'Pops' Davis Charles S. Dutton also starred in the next movies: "Alien³" in a role of Dillon; "Secret Window" in a role of Ken Karsch; "Gothika" in a role of Dr. Douglas Grey; "D-Tox"; "Against the Ropes" in a role of Felix Reynolds; "Jacknife" in a role of Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader; "Surviving the Game" in a role of Walter Cole; "Random Hearts" in a role of Alcee; "Honeydripper" in a role of Maceo; "The Distinguished Gentleman" in a role of Elijah Hawkins; "Rudy" in a role of Fortune; "Black Dog" in a role of Agent Alan Ford; "American Violet" in a role of Reverend Sanders; "Legion" in a role of Percy Walker;

Justin Martin as a character Young Ernie Davis Justin Martin also starred in the next movies: "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" in a role of Donny Dion;

Justin Jones as a character Young Will Justin Jones also starred in the next movies: "666: The Beast" in a role of Bishop Thomas Aquinas; "Hillside Cannibals" in a role of Mark; "Invasion of the Pod People" in a role of James; "Wolvesbayne" in a role of Maximillian;

Nicole Beharie as a character Sarah Ward Nicole Beharie also starred in the next movies: "American Violet" in a role of Dee Roberts;

Aunjanue Ellis as a character Marie Davis Aunjanue Ellis also starred in the next movies: "Men of Honor" in a role of Jo; "Undercover Brother" in a role of Sistah Girl; "The Caveman's Valentine" in a role of Lulu;

Elizabeth Shivers as a character Elizabeth Davis Elizabeth Shivers starred only in the movie "The Express"

Clancy Brown as a character Roy Simmons Sr. Clancy Brown also starred in the next movies: "Starship Troopers" in a role of Career Sergeant Zim; "The Shawshank Redemption" in a role of Captain Byron T. Hadley; "Highlander" in a role of Victor Kruger/The Kurgan; "Blue Steel" in a role of Nick Mann; "Pathfinder" in a role of Gunnar; "Flubber" in a role of Smith; "The Burrowers"; "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie" in a role of Mr. Krabs; "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" in a role of Undertow; "Shoot to Kill" in a role of Steve;

Danny McCarthy as a character Bill Bell Danny McCarthy also starred in the next movies: "The Amityville Horror" in a role of Officer Greguski; "Proof" in a role of Cop;

Regina Hoyles as a character Sister Regina Hoyles starred only in the movie "The Express"

Chelcie Ross as a character Lew Andreas Chelcie Ross also starred in the next movies: "Basic Instinct" in a role of Capt. Talcott; "The Last Boy Scout" in a role of Senator Calvin Baynard; "A Simple Plan" in a role of Sheriff Carl Jenkins; "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" in a role of Colonel Oats; "The Horsemen" in a role of Krupa; "Above the Law" in a role of Nelson Fox;