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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2008

Runtime2h 10m

StatusReleased

Budget$40,000,000

Revenue$9,793,496

Production

Davis Entertainment

Relativity Media

IDEA Filmproduktions

Universal Pictures

Movie

The Express

2008

2h 10m

7.1

Drama

Synopsis

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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