The Express
Gary Fleder, 2008
Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express
Robert C. Gallagher, 1983
The Express is a movie directed by Gary Fleder in 2008 and based on the book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express: The Story of a Heisman Trophy Winner by Robert C. Gallagher, first published in 1983. The movie features Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Clancy Brown, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis, and others.
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Storyline
Based on the incredible true story, “The Express” follows the inspirational life of college football player Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports.
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Movie vs Book
Year
2008
Minutes
130
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
Year
1983
Pages
186
Book Rate
7.84
S: Goodreads
Book
Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express
Original title: The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
Subtitle: The Story of a Heisman Trophy Winner
Author: Robert C. Gallagher
Country: USA
First published in: 1983
Length: 186 pages
Genre: Biography
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“I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.”
FRANK MILLER (Author)
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