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The Great Debaters (2007) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Great Debaters at a Glance
The Great Debaters is a 2007 drama film helmed by Denzel Washington, with a cast led by Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington and Nate Parker. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes and was released on December 25, 2007. The Great Debaters is rated 7.3/10 by TMDB users across 745 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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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
Trenton McClain Boyd
Nathaniel Farmer
Ritchie Montgomery
Deputy
Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Debaters
When was The Great Debaters released?
The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007.
What is the runtime of The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Who stars in The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters stars Denzel Whitaker as James Farmer Jr., Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson, Nate Parker as Henry Lowe and Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Samantha Booke. The cast also includes Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Jermaine Williams and Gina Ravera.
Who directed The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington. The screenplay is credited to Robert Eisele.
What genre is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is The Great Debaters rated?
The Great Debaters is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.3/10 from 745 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Great Debaters for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Great Debaters, "The Great Debaters - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Great Debaters?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Great Debaters include The Birth of a Nation (2016), Glory (1989), Son of the South (2021), Nickel Boys (2024) and 12 Years a Slave (2013).
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