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Gandhi (1982)

PG · 1982-12-01 · 3h 11m · EN
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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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Richard AttenboroughDirectorJohn BrileyWriter
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$22M
Box office
$77.7M

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Ben KingsleyBen KingsleyMahatma GandhiCandice BergenCandice BergenMargaret Bourke-WhiteEdward FoxEdward FoxGeneral DyerJohn GielgudJohn GielgudLord IrwinTrevor HowardTrevor HowardJudge BroomfieldJohn MillsJohn MillsLord ChelmsfordMartin SheenMartin SheenVince WalkerIan CharlesonIan CharlesonReverend Charlie AndrewsAthol FugardAthol FugardGeneral Jan Christiaan SmutsHarsh NayyarHarsh NayyarNathuram GodseGünther Maria HalmerGünther Maria HalmerDr. Herman KallenbachSaeed JaffreySaeed JaffreySardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Keywords

BiographyBased on a true storyWorld war iiBritish armyFreedomImprisonmentBritish empireColonyPrayerIndependenceIdealismProtestApartheidMuslimRelease from prisonStrikeIndependence movementIdealistDemonstrationHunger strikeHinduPolitical negotiationsConferenceNonviolent resistanceFighting the systemBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Based On A True Story · World War IiDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWorld War IiDirector preference103896

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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.

How long is Gandhi?

Gandhi has a runtime of 191 minutes.

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