The Express - Gary Fleder
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130min
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The Express: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Subjects:
American football
Plot:
This biopic focuses on the relationship of Ernie Davis (1939-1963), a gifted African-American athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at Syracuse University, Ben Schwartzwalder (1909-1993). Schwartzwalder recruits Davis with the help of All-American running back, Jim Brown. The civil rights movement is gaining steam; Davis experiences prejudice on campus, in town, and on the field, sometimes from teammates. How he handles it and how he challenges Schwartzwalder to stand up for his players provide a counterpoint to several great seasons that lead first to a national championship and then to the Heismann Trophy.
Cast:
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Ben Schwartzwalder
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Willie 'Pops' Davis
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Ernie Davis
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Dave Sarette
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Bob Lundy
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Art Modell
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Jim Brown
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Marie Davis
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Roy Simmons
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Syracuse Spectator #1
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Cleveland Browns Asst. Coach
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Robert Field
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Alan Touissant
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Will Davis, Jr.
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Sarah Ward
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Elizabeth Davis
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Bill Bell
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Sister
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Lew Andreas
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George Marshall
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Al Malette
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Maury Youmans
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Roger 'Hound Dog' Davis
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Gerhard Schwedes
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Art Baker
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Squirrel
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Darrell Royal
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Clay Taylor
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Peter Logan
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Bob Ferguson
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Jimmy Saxton
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Holy Cross Linebacker
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Cotton Bowl Official
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Cotton Bowl Referee
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Marty Harrigan
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Bill Clark
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Small Fry Coach
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Assistant All-Star Coach
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Opposing Coach
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W. Virginia Coach
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John F. Kennedy
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Man in a Suit
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Reporter #1
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Dan Boyle
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Tom Martin
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W. Virginia Sportswriter
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CBS Announcer
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Syracuse Announcer
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Gloria Baker
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Floyd Little
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Man in Dark Suit
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Dr. Hewlett
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Gang Leader
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Gang Member #1
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Gang Member #2
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Longhorn Scout
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Middle-Aged Man
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Grounds Keeper
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Small Fry QB
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Heisman Official
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Buffalo Doctor
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Business Lawyer
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Proprietor
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Doctor
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NAACP Member
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Arthur
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Photographer #1
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W. Virginia Booster
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W. Virginia Heckler #1
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W. Virginia Heckler #2
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Dallas Bellhop
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Syracuse Trainer
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Hotel Worker
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Heisman Man in Suit
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Sports Reporter
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W. Virginia Referee
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Preacher
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Play-by-Play Announcer
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Hot Shot
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PA Announcer
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Petie
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Chancellor Tully
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Elmira Free Academy Quarterback
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Boston College Linebacker
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Penn State Linebacker
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Brokaw
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Pretty Girl
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Cotton Bowl Referee
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Texas Quarterback
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Franklin
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Singer
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Student #1
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Sideline Spectator
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Syracuse Football Player #25
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Neighborhood Boy
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Nurse
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