2007
7.2 (641 votes)
2h 6m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Marshall Production
The Weinstein Company
Harpo Films
The Weinstein Company
Harpo Films
The Great Debaters
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Robert Eisele
Director: Denzel Washington
Story: Jeffrey Porro
Producer: Joe Roth, Kate Forte, Todd Black, Oprah Winfrey
Director of Photography: Philippe Rousselot
Top 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
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
Videos
The Great Debaters - Trailer
