The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
7.3
740 votes
2007
2h 6m
Drama
Overview
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 by Denzel Washington
Top cast
Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen FarmerT
Trenton McClain Boyd
Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery
Deputy
Jackson Walker
Pig Owner
Tim Parati
Pig Farmer
Robert X. Golphin
Dunbar Reed
Justice Leak
Harland Osbourne
Glen Powell
Harvard Debater #1B
Brad Watkins
Harvard Debater #2
Brian Smiar
Harvard Dean
Damien Leake
WilsonDetails
Status
Released
Release date
December 25, 2007
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$30.2M
Language
English
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