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The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.Dec. 27, 2007USA126 Min.PG-13
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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
The Great Debaters
Original title The Great Debaters
IMDb Rating 7.5 58,050 votes
TMDb Rating 7.2 431 votes

Director

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Director

Cast

Denzel Washington isMelvin B. Tolson
Denzel Washington
Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker isHenry Lowe
Nate Parker
Henry Lowe
Forest Whitaker isDr. James Farmer Sr.
Forest Whitaker
Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Denzel Whitaker isJames Farmer Jr.
Denzel Whitaker
James Farmer Jr.
Jurnee Smollett isSamantha Booke
Jurnee Smollett
Samantha Booke
Kimberly Elise isPearl Farmer
Kimberly Elise
Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams isHamilton Burgess
Jermaine Williams
Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera isRuth Tolson
Gina Ravera
Ruth Tolson
John Heard isSheriff Dozier
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler isHelen Farmer
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer