Summary

Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports.

Cast

Rob Brown … Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid … Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Dewitt Henson … Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller … Jack Buckley

Nelsan Ellis … Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton … Willie ‘Pops’ Davis

Justin Martin … Young Ernie Davis

Justin Jones … Young Will

Nicole Behaire … Sarah Ward

Aunjanue Ellis … Marie Davis

Release Dates

USA 12 September 2008 (Syracuse, New York) (premiere)

USA 10 October 2008

Mexico 31 October 2008

UK 7 November 2008