The Express
- Release Date:
- Oct. 4
- Run Time:
- 2 hr. 9 min.
- Rating:
- PG for for thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality
- Cast:
- Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller ...
- Director:
- Gary Fleder
- Genre:
- Drama
Quick Peek
Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running backs in college football history. Under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder, he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown's achievements and set records that stand to this day. Decorated veteran Schwartzwalder was a Southerner with a single vision of a national championship and hardened ideas about how the world worked. But, though he and Davis clashed mightily, he taught the player everything he knew about football, just as Davis helped him learn the true meaning of victory. As the growing civil rights movement divided the country in the '60s, Davis became a symbol for achievement that transcended race. Refusing to flinch from others' prejudices, he achieved all his goals--until he faced a challenge that would make most men crumble. He joined the ranks of black pioneers by teaching a generation tolerance, inspiring a movement that smashed barriers on and off the field.
Theaters & Showtimes
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Cinemark Movies 10 - Sugarhouse
2227 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-3699
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Cinemark Valley Fair 9
3601 South 2700 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(800)FANDANGO 1242#
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User Reviews for The Express
10/13/2008 Posted by mejaneutarzan
Not a sports fan - but loved this movie. Great story, great acting. the audience cheered and clapped several times during the movie - it's that kind of story.
Pros: excellent story
Cons: a little long
10/13/2008 Posted by LaurenPapaleo
even people who dont like sports love this movie. from a viewers point of view, the framing on the film is very creative, for others, the plot is sweet!
