Gandhi (1982) is a critically acclaimed biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mahatma Gandhi. The narrative begins in South Africa, where a young Indian attorney is forcibly removed from a train for his refusal to accept second-class accommodations. Outraged by the unjust political climate, he aligns himself with the Indian Congress Party, advocating for social transformation through peaceful resistance. His defiant actions lead to his imprisonment, sparking widespread support from the working class through non-violent protests. Upon returning to India, Gandhi abandons his Western lifestyle and dedicates himself to mobilizing Indian labor against British colonial rule. A significant strike results in the loss of many British soldiers, prompting the British to retaliate by massacring 1,500 Indians. Despite this tragedy, Gandhi remains steadfast in his commitment to non-violence, ultimately leading India to independence from British imperialism.
Gandhi (1982)
1982 · Movie · 188 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Richard Attenborough
Cast Ben Kingsley · Roshan Seth · Martin Sheen · Ian Charleson · Edward Fox · Candice Bergen · Saeed Jaffrey · Amrish Puri · Athol Fugard · Alyque Padamsee · Rohini Hattangadi · John Gielgud · Geraldine James · Trevor Howard · John Mills · Günther Maria Halmer · Richard Griffiths · Shreeram Lagoo · Michael Hordern · Om Puri · Nigel Hawthorne · Michael Bryant · Peter Cartwright · Ian Bannen · Bernard Hill · Daniel Day-Lewis
Soundtrack Ravi Shankar · George Fenton
Screenplay John Briley
Cinematography Ronnie Taylor · Billy Williams
Technical sheet
Title Gandhi
Original title Gandhi
Year 1982
Type Movie
Length 188 min.
Country United Kingdom
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