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Gandhi (1982) -- A biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest.
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Writer:
John Briley (writer)
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Release Date:
8 December 1982 (USA) more
Tagline:
His Triumph Changed The World Forever. more
Plot:
Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest. full summary | add synopsis
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Won 8 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 16 nominations more
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Strong Best Picture Winner of 1982. more (164 total)

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Richard Attenborough's Film: Gandhi (USA) (complete title)
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191 min
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Black and White | Colour (Technicolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

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Both Alec Guinness and Anthony Hopkins were originally considered for the role of Gandhi. more
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Continuity: When Gandhi is escorted into the office of the top prison official, the pendulum on the grandfather clock in the background jumps between shots. more
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[first lines]
Gandhi: [Godse shoots Gandhi in the chest] Oh God!
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Referenced in I Want Candy (2007) more

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23 out of 32 people found the following comment useful.
Strong Best Picture Winner of 1982., 15 March 2003
Author: defranco26-1 from United States

"Gandhi" is a movie that won the Best Picture Oscar in 1982. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Oscar-winner, Ben Kingsley is in his perfect role as Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi, who was originally an attorney or lawyer, and then he became an Indian political leader, who was into non-violent beliefs. Candice Bergen is very good, in her role, as Margaret Bourke-White, a Life magazine American photographer. Martin Sheen is also very good, in his supporting role, as Vince Walker, an American reporter of the New York Times. Richard Attenborough did an excellent job directing this film, and that's why he won the Best Director Oscar. I have this movie on DVD, and I strongly recommend it.

10/10 stars.

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