Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009].
Notes
General Note
Originally released, 2008.
General Note
Based on the book "Ernie Davis: the Elmira Express" by Robert Gallagher.
General Note
Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Gary Fleder; making of The Express; "Making history : the story of Ernie Davis" featurette; "Inside the playbook" (shooting the football games); "From Hollywood to Syracuse" (the legacy of Ernie Davis); feature commentary with director Gary Fleder. Blu-ray exclusive, 50th anniversary of 1959 Syracuse National Championship. Special features are in English Dolby digital 2.0 and a mix of High definition and Standard definition.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Kramer Morgenthau ; editors, Padraic McKinley, William Steinkamp ; music, Mark Isham.
Participants/Performers
Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Aunjanue Ellis, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Clancy Brown, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis, Saul Rubinek, Charles S. Dutton.
Description
Witness the inspirational true story of a real American hero, Ernie Davis. Rising from humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football's greatest honor-the Heisman Trophy.
System Details
Blu-ray 1080p HD DVD, widescreen (2.40:1); DTS-HD master audio 5.1, DTS digital surround, Dolby digital.
System Details
This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. "Because Blu-ray is a new format, all features may not play on every Blu-ray device. Check with your manufacturer for firmware updates to maximize playability"--Container insert.
Language
Includes optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH), and optional French and Spanish subtitles.