The Great Debaters(2007)
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The Great Debaters 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, released on December 25, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker and Jurnee Smollett-Bell. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 743 ratings.
- Director:
- Denzel Washington
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele, Robert Eisele
- Producers:
- Kate Forte, Oprah Winfrey, Joe Roth
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Rousselot
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Marshall Production, The Weinstein Company, Harpo Films
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $30,226,144
- Status:
- Released
The Great Debaters (2007) Trailer
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The Great Debaters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Whitaker
as James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
as Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
as Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
as Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
as Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
as Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
as Ruth Tolson
John Heard
as Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
as Helen Farmer
- Trenton McClain Boyd
Trenton McClain Boyd
as Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery
as Deputy
Key crew
Directed by Denzel Washington, written by Jeffrey Porro, Robert Eisele and Robert Eisele, produced by Kate Forte, Oprah Winfrey and Joe Roth.
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The Great Debaters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 743 ratings.
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The Great Debaters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Debaters online?
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The Great Debaters (2007) is available to stream on Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Debaters?
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The main cast of The Great Debaters (2007) includes Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Forest Whitaker. The film was directed by Denzel Washington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Debaters released?
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The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Great Debaters worth watching?
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The Great Debaters (2007) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 743 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Debaters?
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