Football movies based on true stories have inspired us to pick up the pigskin. A surprisingly enjoyable movie, and one that i think got lost among a great many football movies, primarily. I do not want to give much away, but if you like true stories, a movie that moves along and sports you will love it. Omar benson miller in the express 2008 dennis quaid and darrin dewitt henson. Manchester united fc the latest manchester united fc news, transfer news, fixtures, results, match reports, videos, photos and stats express. Based on the incredible true story, the express follows the inspirational life of college football hero ernie davis rob brown, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of getty images is strictly prohibited. Inspiring scene at the end of the movie the express story of ernie davis.
Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis the new. A tribute to ernie davis syracuse football duration. Darrell royals impact on syracuse football isnt what the express chose to make it new, 1 comment in the express, darrell royals texas squad was a racist, evil monster of a football team. Latest news, showbiz, sport, comment, lifestyle, city, video and pictures from the daily express and sunday express newspapers and. Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet award shows, movie premieres and press.
Following his draft by the nfl, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. It is not just inspirational, but a very entertaining movie overall. The express trailer directed by gary fleder and starring rob brown, dennis quaid, darrin dewitt henson, omar benson miller, nelsan ellis. The express is an honorable example of a triedandtrue formula, aimed at a large. Darrell royals impact on syracuse football isnt what the. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the. Lock haven supporting public action and reliable knowledge spark has announced the winners. Football movies based on true stories real football. Starring dennis quaid, the express will have you cheering again. The ernie davis story based on a true story, the express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero ernie davis rob. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. If youre looking for a football movie thats more about the fans than the game, silver linings playbook, should be your goto. The express explores civil rights topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics.
Based on the incredible true story, the express follows the inspirational life of college football hero ernie davis rob brown, the first. Former syracuse university football players say there were racist incidents when su played in the cotton bowl above, but not in west virginia, as shown in the film the express. With rob brown, dennis quaid, clancy brown, darrin dewitt henson. We reveal how much of these real football movies are based in fact. Davis was drafted by pro football, but then leukemia was discovered, he never played a pro game and died in 1963. The express is an honorable example of a triedandtrue formula, squarely aimed at a presumably large crosssection of the moviegoing public. Movie about ernie davis failed to deliver on the facts by ger schwedes. The 38 best quotes in football movie history bleacher. The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win the heisman trophy, portrayed by actor rob brown. Follow the movie on facebook plot summary born into poverty, ernie davis rob brown overcomes many obstacles to get into syracuse universitys football program. The express is a biopic movie that focuses on the life of ernie davis, the first africanamerican athlete who received the muchcoveted heisman trophy. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008. Movie the express a fantastic film about prejudice, football and.
The express earnie davis wins heisman trophy duration. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first. The express 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rob brown plays ernie davis, while dennis quaid lends a supporting role as coach ben schwartzwalder. I was ernie davis teammate during the 1959 national football championship season. The express is one of those inspirational movies based on a true story. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. The ratings this movie has received so far are not in line with the quality of this film. The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win the heisman trophy, portrayed by actor. The express 2008 pg 2h 10min biography, drama, sport 10 october 2008 usa a drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. But if a movie of this kind didnt traffic in overstatement, it wouldnt be. Football news, gossip, transfer news, live scores, results and league tables on the english premier league, champions league, fa cup, europa league express.
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