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.
- genus: Drama, History
- Studio: Goldcrest, Indo-British, International Film Investors, National Film Development Corporation of India, Columbia Pictures
- keyword: muslim, strike, prayer, freedom, independence, release from prison, demonstration, world war ii, imprisonment, colony, hunger strike, hindu, british army, political negotiations, conference, nonviolent resistance, apartheid, british empire, protest, independence movement, biography, idealism, based on true story, idealist, fighting the system
- cast: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills
