
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters
Release: 2007-12-25·Runtime: 126m·★ 7.3
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Marshall Production
The Weinstein Company
Harpo Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jurnee Smollettas Samantha Booke
Devyn A. Tyleras Helen Farmer
Bonnie Johnsonas Dr. Jennings
J.D. Evermoreas Captain Wainwright
Justice Leakas Harland Osbourne
Brian Smiaras Harvard Dean
Marcus Lyle Brownas Howard Debater #1
Nate Parkeras Henry Lowe
Robert X. Golphinas Dunbar Reed
Glen Powellas Harvard Debater #1
Fahnlohnee R. Harrisas Clementine
Sharon Jonesas Lila
Denzel Whitakeras James Farmer Jr.
Gina Raveraas Ruth Tolson
John Heardas Sheriff Dozier
George Wilsonas Samuel
Dom Flemonsas Juke Joint Musician #2
Rhiannon Giddensas Juke Joint Musician #4
Jackson Walkeras Pig Owner
Forest Whitakeras Dr. James Farmer Sr.
Stephen Rideras Paul Quinn Debater #2
Frank Ridleyas Security Guard
Jack Radostaas White Man at Lynching
Gordon Dannielsas Paul Quinn Debate Judge
Michael Beasleyas Trudell
Denzel Washingtonas Melvin B. Tolson
Kimberly Eliseas Pearl Farmer
Ritchie Montgomeryas Deputy
Damien Leakeas Wilson
Donny Boazas Oklahoma City College Debater #1
Harold Evansas William Taylor
Kevin Beardas Klansman at Lynching (uncredited)
Jermaine Williamsas Hamilton Burgess
Tim Paratias Pig Farmer
Charissa Allenas Benita
Kelvin Paytonas JosephCrew
" />Oprah WinfreyProducer
" />Joe RothProducer
" />Denzel WashingtonDirector
" />Russell ToweryStunts
" />Sharen DavisCostume Design
" />Eric NorrisStunts
" />Bob WeinsteinExecutive Producer
" />Howard BergerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
" />James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
" />Stephen A. PopeStunt Coordinator
" />Greg NicoteroSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
" />Peter GolubOriginal Music Composer
" />Kami AsgarSupervising Sound Editor
" />Willie D. BurtonSound Mixer
" />Bobby BecklesStunts
" />Gregg BrazzelStunts
" />Philippe RousselotDirector of Photography
" />Jono OliverFirst Assistant Director
" />Lex D. GeddingsStunts
" />Jim HenryStunts
" />Hughes WinborneEditor
" />Kevin BeardStunts
" />Natalie BallesterosCasting Assistant
" />Angela DemoCasting Associate
" />Todd BlackProducer
" />Denise ChamianCasting
" />Harvey WeinsteinExecutive Producer