The Great Debaters (2007)

When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.

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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.

Director: Denzel Washington
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 126 min
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Music: James Newton Howard, Peter Golub
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Hughes Winborne
Production: Marshall Production, The Weinstein Company, Harpo Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $30M
Original Language: en

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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 that took on the Harvard elite.
Who directed The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters was directed by Denzel Washington.
Who stars in The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters stars Denzel Whitaker, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise.
How long is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
What genre is The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Great Debaters?
The Great Debaters had a budget of $15M.
How much did The Great Debaters gross?
The Great Debaters grossed $30M worldwide.
Where was The Great Debaters produced?
The Great Debaters was produced in United States of America.