SINOPSIS
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.
- Rob BrownErnie Davis
- Dennis QuaidBen Schwartzwalder
- Darrin Dewitt HensonJim Brown
- Omar Benson MillerJack Buckley
- Nelsan EllisWill Davis, Jr.
- Charles S. DuttonWillie 'Pops' Davis
- Justin MartinYoung Ernie
- Justin JonesYoung Will
- Nicole BeharieSarah Ward
- Aunjanue EllisMarie Davis
- Elizabeth ShiversElizabeth Davis
- Clancy BrownRoy Simmons
- Danny McCarthyBill Bell
- Regina HoylesSister
- Chelcie RossLew Andreas
- Saul RubinekArt Modell
- Craig HawksleyGeorge Marshall
- Jeff StillAl Malette
- Geoff StultsBob Lundy
- Derek GrafMaury Youmans
- Evan JonesRoger 'Hound Dog' Davis
- Maximilian OsinskiGerhard Schwedes
- Enver GjokajDave Sarette
- LaRoyce HawkinsArt Baker
- Lucas EllmanSquirrel