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Gandhi
His triumph changed the world forever.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Gandhi
Cast
Ben KingsleyMahatma Gandhi
Candice BergenMargaret Bourke-White
Edward FoxGeneral Dyer
John GielgudLord Irwin
Trevor HowardJudge Broomfield
John MillsLord Chelmsford
Rohini HattangadiKasturba Gandhi
Martin SheenVince WalkerCredits
- Directed by
- Richard Attenborough
- Written by
- John Briley
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $77.7M
Production
GoldcrestUnited Kingdom- Indo-British
- International Film InvestorsUnited States
National Film Development Corporation of IndiaIndia
