The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
7.3 Rating
126 min 2007 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.
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 Farmer
Status
Released
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,226,144
Original Language
EN
Production Companies
Marshall ProductionThe Weinstein CompanyHarpo Films