Gandhi
8Wins11NomsDirected by Richard Attenborough
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.
Awards
55th Academy Awards· 1983
- Actor in a Leading RoleBen KingsleyWon
- Best PictureRichard AttenboroughWon
- CinematographyBilly Williams, Ronnie TaylorWon
- Costume DesignBhanu Athaiya, John MolloWon
- DirectingRichard AttenboroughWon
- Film EditingJohn BloomWon
- Production DesignRobert W. Laing: Michael Seirton, Stuart CraigWon
- Writing (Original)John BrileyWon
- Makeup and HairstylingTom Smith
- Music (Original Score)George Fenton, Ravi Shankar
- SoundGerry Humphreys, Jonathan Bates, Robin O'Donoghue, Simon Kaye
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1982
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers
- John Briley
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Box office
- $77,737,889
- Countries
- India, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Production
- Goldcrest, Indo-British, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India
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Cast
Ben Kingsley Won 
Candice Bergen
Edward Fox
John Gielgud
Trevor Howard
John Mills
Rohini Hattangadi
Martin Sheen
Ian Charleson
Harsh Nayyar