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Gandhi

Not Rated
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7.6/10(2,270 ratings)

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.

12-01-1982
3h 11m
Gandhi
Backdrop for Gandhi

Main Cast

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Mahatma Gandhi

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Margaret Bourke-White

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

General Dyer

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Lord Irwin

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Judge Broomfield

John Mills

John Mills

Lord Chelmsford

Rohini Hattangadi

Rohini Hattangadi

Kasturba Gandhi

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Richard Attenborough
Writer:
John Briley
Production:
Goldcrest, Indo-British, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India, Columbia Pictures
Revenue:
$77,737,889
Budget:
$22,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Richard Attenborough
Producer:
Richard Attenborough
Executive Producer:
Michael Stanley-Evans
Producer:
Terence A. Clegg
Assistant Director:
Steve Lanning

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
IN; GB; US
Languages:
en