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The Express
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PG,2hrs 9min
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October 4, 2008
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Finding Forrester star Rob Brown steps into the cleats of Heisman Trophy-winning gridiron giant Ernie Davis in director Gary Fleder's inspirational sports docudrama. As a young boy reared not far from the northern Pennsylvania state line, Davis dreamed of blasting through the end zone and scoring a triumphant touchdown while fans rose to their feet and cheered. When Davis later became a star running back for the Syracuse Orangemen, his dreams were finally on the way to becoming a reality. Under the ... Full Synopsis
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Despite appealing performances and kinetic football scenes, the storytelling is mostly conventional. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Ben Schwartzwalder
Ernie Davis
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Rob Brown in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Dennis Quaid in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Charles S. Dutton in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Omar Benson Miller, left, and Rob Brown in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Rob Brown in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Rob Brown, center, in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
Dennis Quaid, left, and Rob Brown in "The Express" (Universal Pictures)
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