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The Great Debaters is a 2007 American historical drama film directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by Robert Eisele. 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. It stars Washington, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker, Gina Ravera, Jermaine Williams and Jurnee Smollett.

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2007 · 2h 6m · Drama

TMDB 7.3/10 (728 votes)

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.

Directed by Denzel Washington

Box office $30M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Denzel WashingtonDirector

Denzel Whitakeras James Farmer Jr.

Denzel Washingtonas Melvin B. Tolson

Nate Parkeras Henry Lowe

Jurnee Smollettas Samantha Booke

Forest Whitakeras Dr. James Farmer Sr.

Kimberly Eliseas Pearl Farmer

Jermaine Williamsas Hamilton Burgess

Gina Raveraas Ruth Tolson

John Heardas Sheriff Dozier

Devyn A. Tyleras Helen Farmer TTrenton McClain Boydas Nathaniel Farmer RRitchie Montgomeryas Deputy

Jackson Walkeras Pig Owner

Tim Paratias Pig Farmer