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.
Details
Release date1982-12-01
Runtime191 min
GenresDrama, History
DirectorRichard Attenborough
CastBen Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Rohini Hattangadi, Martin Sheen
ProductionGoldcrest, Indo-British, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India, Columbia Pictures
CountriesIndia, United Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi
AwardsWon 8 Oscars. 35 wins & 23 nominations total
