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- Denzel WashingtonMel Tolson
- Forest WhitakerDr. James Farmer Sr.
- Nate ParkerHenry Lowe
- Jurnee SmollettJurnee Smollett
- Denzel WhitakerJames Farmer Jr.
- Jermaine WilliamsHamilton Burgess
- Gina RaveraRuth Tolson
- John HeardSheriff Dozier
- Kimberly ElisePearl Farmer
- Devyn TylerHelen Farmer
- Trenton McClain BoydNathaniel Farmer
- Ritchie MontgomeryDeputy
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The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by Robert Eisele and based on a 1997 article for American Legacy by Tony Scherman. The film follows the trials and tribulations of the Wiley College debate team in 1935 Texas.
Dec 25, 2007 · With Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker. A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Denzel Washington
- 2007-12-25
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The Great Debaters - Full Cast & Crew. Denzel Washington directed and stars in this inspiring and uplifting true story, which chronicles the rise of a debate team at a small all-black...
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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) Directed by Denzel Washington Genres - Biography , Drama , Romance | Sub-Genres - African- Biographical Dramas , Biographical Film | Run Time - 126 min. | Countries - United States of America | MPAA Rating - PG-13
Dec 25, 2007 · A wonderful cast and top-notch script elevate The Great Debaters beyond a familiar formula for a touching, uplifting drama. Poet and professor Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) teaches...
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- Drama
- PG-13