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The Great Debaters

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

★ 7.3 / 10 (764 votes)December 25, 2007126 minEN
Drama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2007
StatusReleased
Runtime126 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$30,226,144
ProductionMarshall Production, The Weinstein Company, Harpo Films
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Crew

Director

Denzel Washington

Writers

Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele, Robert Eisele

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Cast

Denzel WhitakerDenzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel WashingtonDenzel WashingtonMelvin B. Tolson
Nate ParkerNate ParkerHenry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee Smollett-BellSamantha Booke
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly EliseKimberly ElisePearl Farmer
Jermaine WilliamsJermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
Gina RaveraGina RaveraRuth Tolson
John HeardJohn HeardSheriff Dozier
Devyn A. TylerDevyn A. TylerHelen Farmer
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Trenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer
Ritchie MontgomeryRitchie MontgomeryDeputy
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