The Great Debaters
2007/12/25 (US) | Drama
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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.
Denzel Washington
Director
Lead 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
Budget
$ 15,000,000
Revenue
$ 30,226,144
Status
Released
Production Company
- Marshall Production
- The Weinstein Company
- Harpo Films
Crews
Robert Eisele
Writer
Kate Forte
Producer
Valeria Scoon
Associate Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Oprah Winfrey
Producer
John Breinholt
Editorial Coordinator
Hughes Winborne
Editor