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Gandhi (1982)

Gandhi (1982)

Drama History

His triumph changed the world forever.

Release Date: 1982, December 1
Directors: Richard Attenborough
Countries: United Kingdom, India
Production: Indo-British, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India, Goldcrest Films International
Cast: Richard Griffiths, Bernard Hill, Terrence Hardiman, Derek Lyons, Shane Rimmer, Fred Wood, John Patrick, John Ratzenberger, Ben Kingsley, Martin Sheen, Rohini Hattangadi, Supriya Pathak

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.

Keywords:

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