The Express
Release Date: Oct 3, 2008 - Wide Release
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Film Genre: Biopic (Biography)
Country: United States
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Distributor: Universal Pictures
Film Genre: Biopic (Biography)
Country: United States
» IMDB.com
Written by Jeffrey Lieber with a last draft by Charles Leavitt, this is based on the Robert Gallagher book, "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express". Based on the life of college football standout Ernie Davis, which follows the two-time All-American running back for Syracuse University who led his team to the national championship in 1960. In 1961, he became the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy — the highest individual honor in college football. Later that year, he was the first pick in the NFL draft, going to the Washington Redskins, who then traded him to the Cleveland Browns. But Davis never got a chance to play professional football. He was diagnosed with leukemia during the summer of 1962 and died nearly a year later on May 18, 1963.
MOVIE NEWS ITEMS
2007-03-15
Variety reports that Rob Brown has been cast as the lead opposite - he will play Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win a Heisman Trophy.
Variety reports that Rob Brown has been cast as the lead opposite - he will play Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win a Heisman Trophy.
2006-12-08
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Dennis Quaid has signed on to star in the pic which will be produced by John Davis. Quaid will play Davis' coach, who eventually becomes his champion. Shooting is scheduled to begin in March.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Dennis Quaid has signed on to star in the pic which will be produced by John Davis. Quaid will play Davis' coach, who eventually becomes his champion. Shooting is scheduled to begin in March.
2006-11-08
Production Weekly reports that Gary Fleder will next the project which is tentatively slated for production in February.
Production Weekly reports that Gary Fleder will next the project which is tentatively slated for production in February.
2005-07-13
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Gary Fleder will direct the pic for Universal Pictures.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Gary Fleder will direct the pic for Universal Pictures.
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