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  1. Gandhi movie review & film summary (1982)

    Gandhi 188 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1982 Roger Ebert January 1, 1982 5 min read In the middle of this epic film there is a quiet, small scene

  2. Gandhi (film)

    Gandhi. (film) Gandhi is a 1982 epic biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, a major leader in the Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century. A co-production between India and the United Kingdom, the film was directed and produced by Richard Attenborough from a screenplay written by John Briley.

  3. Gandhi

    This acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. Dedicated to the ...

  4. Gandhi Movie Review

    Our review: Parents say ( 7 ): Kids say ( 20 ): Weighing in at more than three hours, this amazing biopic is a must-see for families with an interest in history or civil rights. Ben Kingsley is brilliant as Gandhi, and the cast includes such luminaries as Sir John Gielgud, Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, Roshan Seth, Trevor Howard, and Edward Fox.

  5. Gandhi (1982)

    A summary of the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent independence movement, starring Ben Kingsley.

  6. Gandhi

    Some historians have argued that Gandhi is too much of a hagiography but, even if the movie presents the title figure in a decidedly favorable light, it makes up for any factual inaccuracies with the depth and power of its characterization. Attenborough's direction in concert with John Briley's screenplay and Ben Kingsley's titanic ...

  7. Gandhi (1982)

    Gandhi: Directed by Richard Attenborough. With Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, Roshan Seth, Candice Bergen. The life of the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British rule through his philosophy of nonviolent protest.

  8. Gandhi (1982)

    Gandhi (1982) A. One of the 15 films listed in the category "Values" on the Vatican film list. SDG. Overshadowing even Ben Kingsley's astonishing, transcendent performance in his first major screen role is a larger, more formidable presence: that of Mohandas K. Gandhi himself. Richard Attenborough's ambitious, Oscar-winning biographical ...

  9. Gandhi

    Once in a long while a motion picture so eloquently expressive and technically exquisite comes along that one is tempted to hail it as being near perfect. Such a film is "Gandhi." Unfortunately ...

  10. Gandhi (1982) Movie Review from Eye for Film

    Richard Attenborough's epic rendering of the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi has received plenty of plaudits and scooped eight Oscars (including best film, best director and best leading actor) following its 1982 release. However, while it certainly is an epic film painted on a broad and beautiful canvas, it is very difficult to engage with it.

  11. Gandhi (1982)

    A review by CinemaSerf. 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 ...

  12. Gandhi 1982, directed by Richard Attenborough

    Of course the film raises more questions than it comes near to answering, but its faults rather pale beside the epic nature of its theme, and Kingsley's performance in the central role is outstanding.

  13. Gandhi

    The film vividly portrays how Gandhi's courage and determination united his diverse homeland of India under a banner of moral idealism and how his philosophy and personality left an indelible mark on his nation and the world.

  14. Gandhi

    The movie finally lacks the essential spark of artistry that illuminates the greatest of these epic biographies, Lawrence of Arabia. But in a naughty world, it is a good work nonetheless. Full ...

  15. Gandhi (1982)

    Gandhi is a 1982 epic biographical film which dramatises the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent, non-cooperative independence movement against the United Kingdom's rule of the country during the 20th century. Gandhi was written by John Briley and produced and directed by Richard Attenborough.

  16. ‎Gandhi (1982) directed by Richard Attenborough

    Synopsis. His triumph changed the world forever. 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 ...

  17. Gandhi

    This film tells the life of Gandhi, a highly intelligent lawyer of British origin, which joins the Indian independence cause and plays a key role in the independence of India, after decades under British rule. Directed by Richard Attenborough, it has a screenplay by John Briley and stars Ben Kingsley in the lead role.

  18. Gandhi

    Gandhi, British-Indian historical film, released in 1982, that tells the story of Mahatma Gandhi and his struggle to win independence for India through nonviolent civil disobedience. The movie won eight Academy Awards, including that for best picture, and five Golden Globe Awards, including that for best foreign film. It was also named best film at the BAFTA ceremony and took four additional ...

  19. How Accurate Is the Movie 'Gandhi'?

    In his review of the film, Roger Ebert said Kingsley "makes the role so completely his own that there is a genuine feeling that the spirit of Gandhi is on the screen.". Though it has been ...

  20. Gandhi (1982)

    This quote is from the funeral scene in the 1982 film "Gandhi". Richard Attenborough directed this massive epic about the man that freed India. The film opens with Gandhi's assassination. The next scene, his funeral, is one of the greatest scenes in cinematic history. Attenborough managed to recreate Gandhi's funeral on January 31st, 1981, the ...

  21. Gandhi 1982 Film Review: The Timeless Lessons In Courage And Compassion

    Gandhi 1982 is a film that deals with themes of freedom, justice, and nonviolence. It shows how Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence was able to unite the Indian people and bring about change. The film also highlights the importance of leadership, and how one person can make a difference. Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence is still relevant ...

  22. Gandhi (1982)

    Gandhi is a film directed by Richard Attenborough with Ben Kingsley, Roshan Seth, Martin Sheen, Ian Charleson .... Year: 1982. Original title: Gandhi. Synopsis: Richard Attenborough's award-winning epic recounts the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. In South Africa, a young Indian lawyer is booted off a train for refusing to ride second-class.

  23. Bharathanatyam Movie Review: A heartwarming, reflective cinematic

    Bharathanatyam Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3.0 stars, click to give your rating/review,The film subtly conveys the message that love can overcome even the most challenging situations

  24. Gandhi (1982)

    Slate. Yes, Gandhi is a hagiography and not a nuanced, darkly shaded, or even very convincing portrait of an ambitious and deeply strange man. And as an account of the muddled, messy origins of Indian independence, the film is guilty of historical malpractice. But taken as a black-and-white morality play, Gandhi is unmatched.