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Gandhi

Name: Gandhi
Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1982-12-01
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard

DramaHistory

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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Cast

Ben KingsleyCandice BergenEdward FoxJohn GielgudTrevor HowardJohn MillsRohini HattangadiMartin SheenIan CharlesonHarsh NayyarAthol FugardGünther Maria Halmer

Director

Richard Attenborough

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