

Debating Robert Lee
2004-09-17 · 108 min · ★ 6.5
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
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 450,000
Top Cast
Daniel LetterleMatt Mann
Kaley CuocoMaralee Rodgers
Billy KayDavid Russell
Beau BridgesMr. Lee
Rachel NicholsTrilby Moffat
Brian KerwinGary Mann
Melinda DillonMrs. Lee
Stephen TobolowskyDebate Judge
Danielle HarrisLiz Bronner
Leonardo NamJordan Kramer
Edwin HodgeElliot Davis
Luke EdwardsMichael Holland
Brad BufandaRichard Alanzo
Jonathan HernandezDanny Alonzao
Dale MidkiffRobert Lee
A MartinezMr. Alonzo
Donna BullockAmy Mann
Sherman HowardMr. Moffat
Ann HearnMrs. Russell
John VickeryMr. WoodruffTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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