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The Great Debaters(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-12-25
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675 Votes
Time: 2h 6m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $15,000,000.00
Revenue: $30,226,144.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Marshall Production
Harpo Films
Movie: The Great Debaters
Top 10 Billed 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
John Heard
Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
Helen Farmer
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