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Gandhi

The celebrated blockbuster recounting the life of Mohandas K Gandhi, who started out as a lawyer and rose to become the leader of the Indian independence movement.

The celebrated blockbuster recounting the life of Mohandas K Gandhi, who started out as a lawyer and rose to become the leader of the Indian independence movement. Preaching a sophisticated and forceful version of pacifism, he helped to liberate his country from colonial rule and was a symbol of peace and compassion throughout the world. The film won eight Oscars, ranging from Best Screenplay to Best Picture.

3 hours, 11 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Aug 2007 13:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Mahatma Gandhi Ben Kingsley
Margaret Bourke-White Candice Bergen
General Dyer Edward Fox
Lord Irwin John Gielgud
Judge Broomfield Trevor Howard
The Viceroy John Mills
Walker Martin Sheen
Director Richard Attenborough
Charlie Andrews Ian Charleson
General Smuts Athol Fugard
Sardar Patel Saeed Jaffrey
Mirabehn Geraldine James
Khan Amrish Puri
Pandit Nehru Roshan Seth
Senior Police Officer Ian Bannen
Collins Richard Griffiths
Kinnoch Nigel Hawthorne
GOC Bernard Hepton
Sir George Hodge Michael Hordern
Nahari Om Puri
Sir Edward Gait Richard Vernon
Commentator Shane Rimmer
European Passenger Peter Cartwright
Police Sergeant Ken Hutchison
Colin Daniel Day-Lewis
Manager of the Mine John Savident
Writer John Briley
Composer Ravi Shankar
Director of photography Ronnie Taylor
Director of photography Billy Williams

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