Released:
1982-12-01

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.

Director:
Richard Attenborough

Runtime:
3h 11min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Ben Kingsley
  as
  Mahatma Gandhi
• 
  Candice Bergen
  as
  Margaret Bourke-White
• 
  Edward Fox
  as
  General Dyer
• 
  John Gielgud
  as
  Lord Irwin
• 
  Trevor Howard
  as
  Judge Broomfield