The Great Debaters
"When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope."
Originally released in 2007. The Great Debaters is a drama film. directed by Denzel Washington. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and Nate Parker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (677 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Whitaker
as James Farmer Jr.
Denzel Washington
as Melvin B. Tolson
Nate Parker
as Henry Lowe
Jurnee Smollett
as Samantha Booke
Forest Whitaker
as Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Kimberly Elise
as Pearl Farmer
Jermaine Williams
as Hamilton Burgess
Gina Ravera
as Ruth Tolson
John Heard
as Sheriff Dozier
Devyn A. Tyler
as Helen Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $30,226,144
Production Companies
- Marshall Production
- The Weinstein Company
- Harpo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Debaters about?
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 t...
Who directed The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington.
How long is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Great Debaters released?
The Great Debaters was released on December 25, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Debaters?
The main cast of The Great Debaters includes Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Forest Whitaker.
Is The Great Debaters worth watching?
The Great Debaters has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 677 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.