Gandhi
1982 · directed by Richard Attenborough
- Rating
- 84/100
- Hit
- yes
- Prestige lists
- Oscar Winner
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.
Gandhi (1982), directed by Richard Attenborough, rates 84/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Ben Kingsley
- Candice Bergen
- Edward Fox
- John Gielgud
- Trevor Howard
- John Mills
- Rohini Hattangadi
- Martin Sheen
- Ian Charleson
- Harsh Nayyar
Crew
- Billy Williams — Director of Photography
- Ronnie Taylor — Director of Photography
- John Bloom — Editor
- George Fenton — Original Music Composer
- Ravi Shankar — Original Music Composer
- John Briley — Writer
More from Richard Attenborough
- Shadowlands (1993) — 83/100 · hit
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) — 71/100
- Cry Freedom (1987) — 70/100
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) — 68/100
- Magic (1978) — 68/100
- Chaplin (1992) — 67/100
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