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  • The Express (2008)
  • PG
    130 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The Express (2008)
PG
130 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
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Director
Gary Fleder
Writers
Charles Leavitt (written by) | Robert Gallagher (book "Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express")
Producer
John Davis
Composer
Mark Isham
Cinematographer
Kramer Morgenthau
Casting Directors
Deborah Aquila | Jennifer L. Smith (as Jennifer Smith) | Tricia Wood
Production Designer
Nelson Coates
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Release date
Oct 10, 2008 (United States)
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations

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