Gandhi

1982, Movie, 3h 11min

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.

Country: India,United Kingdom

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Critic Ian Nathan

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Grand in scope, the best thing here is still Sir Ben Kingsley's central performance; the film will always deserve to be seen for this alone.

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Lauge Rosendahl

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A movie masterpiece and a story everybody needs to know = perfect!

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Critic Simon Crook

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Grand in scope, the best thing here is still Sir Ben Kingsley's central performance; the film will always deserve to be seen for this alone.

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"Gandhi" is a powerful biographical drama that tells the story of India's influential leader, Mohandas Gandhi, who stood against British rule through non-violent protest. The film follows Gandhi's journey from a young lawyer to a symbol of peace and non-violence, showing how he inspired a nation to fight for their rights and eventually achieved independence. With a strong performance by Ben Kingsley in the title role, the movie was awarded several Oscars and became a classic of world cinema.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Gandhi include Empire of the Sun, The Elephant Man, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Eleni, Cross of Iron, The Color Purple.

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Gandhi was released in theaters on November 30, 1982.