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The Express poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.4 / 100
2008·Biography / Drama / Sport·2h 10m

THE EXPRESS

“He changed our country... one yard at a time.”

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

Above the Line
Gary Fleder·DirectorCharles Leavitt·WriterKramer Morgenthau·Director of PhotographyMark Isham·Original Music ComposerPadraic McKinley·Editor
Cast
Rob Brown·Ernie DavisDennis Quaid·Ben SchwartzwalderDarrin Henson·Jim BrownOmar Benson Miller·Jack BuckleyNelsan Ellis·Will Davis, Jr.Charles S. Dutton·Willie 'Pops' DavisJustin Martin·Young ErnieJustin Jones·Young WillNicole Beharie·Sarah WardAunjanue Ellis-Taylor·Marie Davis
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
Gary Fleder·DirectorAllan Graf·Second Unit DirectorElizabeth Ludwick-Bax·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Charles Leavitt·Writer
Camera· 1
Kramer Morgenthau·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Padraic McKinley·EditorWilliam Steinkamp·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mark Isham·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Nelson Coates·Production DesignAbigail Murray·Costume DesignRandall D. Wilkins·Set DesignerDonald Dowd·Makeup Effects
Production· 6
John Davis·ProducerDerek Dauchy·Executive ProducerJennifer L. Smith·CastingTricia Wood·CastingDeborah Aquila·CastingPJ Fishwick·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Allan Graf·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
60.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
62%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI -75%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Determined, Energetic
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark-skinned male football player in a white jersey with the number '44' in red and blue, and an orange helmet with a black stripe, holdin”

sportdramabiography
Key Elements
FootballFootball HelmetFootball Jersey
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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