Gandhi(1982)
“His triumph changed the world forever.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Attenborough
Studio
Goldcrest
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$78M
Cast
Ben Kingsley
as Mahatma Gandhi
Candice Bergen
as Margaret Bourke-White
Edward Fox
as General Dyer
John Gielgud
as Lord Irwin
Trevor Howard
as Judge Broomfield
John Mills
as Lord Chelmsford
Rohini Hattangadi
as Kasturba Gandhi
Martin Sheen
as Vince Walker
Ian Charleson
as Reverend Charlie Andrews
Harsh Nayyar
as Nathuram Godse
Athol Fugard
as General Jan Christiaan Smuts
Günther Maria Halmer
as Dr. Herman Kallenbach
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
3h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$78M
Production Companies
Goldcrest • Indo-British • International Film Investors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gandhi?▼
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What is Gandhi about?▼
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.
Who directed Gandhi?▼
Gandhi was directed by Richard Attenborough and released in 1982. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Gandhi?▼
Gandhi has a runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes (192 minutes total).
Who stars in Gandhi?▼
The cast of Gandhi includes Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi, Candice Bergen as Margaret Bourke-White, Edward Fox as General Dyer, John Gielgud as Lord Irwin, Trevor Howard as Judge Broomfield and more.
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