Gandhi

Name: Gandhi
Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1982
Duration: 3 h 12 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard

His triumph changed the world forever.

19823h 12m7.6(2,535 votes)

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Synopsis

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…

Gandhi (1982) is a drama and history film directed by Richard Attenborough. It stars Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, and Edward Fox. The film runs for 3 hours 12 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 2,535 votes.

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Director

Richard Attenborough

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

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Where can I watch Gandhi?

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Who stars in Gandhi?

Gandhi stars Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, and John Gielgud, and was directed by Richard Attenborough.

How long is Gandhi?

Gandhi has a runtime of 3 hours 12 minutes.

When did Gandhi come out?

Gandhi was released in 1982.

What genre is Gandhi?

Gandhi is a drama and history film.

Is Gandhi worth watching?

Gandhi holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.