
Feature film — 1982
Gandhi (1982)
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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Goldcrest Films International / Indo-British / International Film Investors / National Film Development Corporation of India
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Director: Richard Attenborough
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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