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Debating Robert Lee
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Debating Robert Lee

2004-09-17 · 108 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

A group of jaded high school students sign up for a debate class taught by a tough, combative teacher from the Georgia Military Academy who teaches them that life is debate and DEBATE IS WAR.

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Directors
Dan Polier
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 450,000

Top Cast

Daniel LetterleDaniel LetterleMatt Mann
Kaley CuocoKaley CuocoMaralee Rodgers
Billy KayBilly KayDavid Russell
Beau BridgesBeau BridgesMr. Lee
Rachel NicholsRachel NicholsTrilby Moffat
Brian KerwinBrian KerwinGary Mann
Melinda DillonMelinda DillonMrs. Lee
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyDebate Judge
Danielle HarrisDanielle HarrisLiz Bronner
Leonardo NamLeonardo NamJordan Kramer
Edwin HodgeEdwin HodgeElliot Davis
Luke EdwardsLuke EdwardsMichael Holland
Brad BufandaBrad BufandaRichard Alanzo
Jonathan HernandezJonathan HernandezDanny Alonzao
Dale MidkiffDale MidkiffRobert Lee
A MartinezA MartinezMr. Alonzo
Donna BullockDonna BullockAmy Mann
Sherman HowardSherman HowardMr. Moffat
Ann HearnAnn HearnMrs. Russell
John VickeryJohn VickeryMr. Woodruff

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