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Gandhi

1982 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.6/10

Rating

191 min

Runtime

1982

Release Year

Richard Attenborough

Director

Cast

Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard

Quick Synopsis

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.

Full Plot Summary of Gandhi

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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