Gandhi
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Gandhi

His triumph changed the world forever.

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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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.

Released December 1, 1982

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en
Status
Released
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Top cast

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Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Mahatma Gandhi

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Margaret Bourke-White

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

General Dyer

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Lord Irwin

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Judge Broomfield

John Mills

John Mills

Lord Chelmsford

Rohini Hattangadi

Rohini Hattangadi

Kasturba Gandhi

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Vince Walker

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