The Great Debaters (2007)
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.All Releases
Domestic (99.9%)
$30,236,407
$30,236,407
International (–)
$35,149
$35,149
Worldwide
$30,271,556
$30,271,556
Domestic DistributorMGM
Domestic Opening$6,005,180
Earliest Release DateDecember 25, 2007
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 6 min
GenresBiography
Drama
Romance
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Filmmakers | Role |
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Denzel Washington | Director |
Robert Eisele | Writer |
Robert Eisele | Writer |
Jeffrey Porro | Writer |
Tony Scherman | Writer |
Todd Black | Producer |
Kate Forte | Producer |
Joe Roth | Producer |
Oprah Winfrey | Producer |
Peter Golub | Composer |
James Newton Howard | Composer |
Philippe Rousselot | Cinematographer |
John Breinholt | Editor |
Hughes Winborne | Editor |
David J. Bomba | Production Designer |
Cast | Role |
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Denzel Washington | |
Forest Whitaker | |
Kimberly Elise | |
Nate Parker |