CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 2h 6m · PG-13
The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

73%(760)IMDbDrama

The true story of a brilliant but politically radical debate team coach who uses the power of words to transform a group of underdog African-American college students into a historical powerhouse that took on the Harvard elite.

Directed byDenzel Washington

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
EN
Released
December 25, 2007
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,226,144
Studios
The Weinstein CompanyMarshall ProductionHarpo Films

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The Great Debaters - Trailer

The Great Debaters - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Denzel Whitaker

Denzel Whitaker

James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Samantha Booke

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williams

Jermaine Williams

Hamilton Burgess

Gina Ravera

Gina Ravera

Ruth Tolson

John Heard

John Heard

Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyler

Devyn A. Tyler

Helen Farmer

Creative team
Directed by
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Written by
Jeffrey Porro
Robert Eisele
Produced by
Todd Black
Todd Black
Kate Forte

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