The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
20072h 6m7.3(728 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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.
The Great Debaters (2007) is a drama film directed by Denzel Washington. It stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and Nate Parker. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 728 votes.
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Director
Cast
Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
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Who stars in The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, and Jurnee Smollett, and was directed by Denzel Washington.
How long is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.
When did The Great Debaters come out?
The Great Debaters was released in 2007.
What genre is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters is a drama film.
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The Great Debaters holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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