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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
The Great Debaters (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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 · The Great Debaters: Directed by Denzel Washington. 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.
The Great Debaters - Full Cast & Crew. 65 Metascore. 2007. 2 hr 7 mins. Drama. PG13. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Denzel Washington directed and stars in this inspiring and uplifting true story...
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 at...
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Jeffrey Porro. Story. Robert Eisele. Writer. 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.
Jun 18, 2008 · The Great Debaters Cast Denzel Washington (Melvin B. Tolson) Two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Denzel Washington is known for his commanding film presence and his ability to play varied and complex roles.