Gandhi
“His triumph changed the world forever.”
1982•PG•3h 12m•7.5•Released
DramaHistory
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
Writer
John Briley
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$78M
Languages
English, Hindi
Studio
Goldcrest Films International
Cast
Ben Kingsley
Mahatma Gandhi
Candice Bergen
Margaret Bourke-White
Edward Fox
General Dyer
John Gielgud
Lord Irwin
Trevor Howard
Judge Broomfield
John Mills
Lord Chelmsford
Rohini Hattangadi
Kasturba Gandhi
Martin Sheen
Vince Walker
Ian Charleson
Reverend Charlie Andrews
Harsh Nayyar
Nathuram Godse
Athol Fugard
General Jan Christiaan Smuts
Günther Maria Halmer
Dr. Herman Kallenbach
Saeed Jaffrey
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Geraldine James
Mirabehn
Alyque Padamsee
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Production
Company
Goldcrest Films International
Company
Indo-British
Company
International Film Investors
Company
National Film Development Corporation of India
Producer
Richard Attenborough
Producer
Terence A. Clegg
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