Gandhi
1982 · 192 min
Directed by Richard Attenborough. Written by John Briley. Starring Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud.
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.
Critics 89% · audiences 92% · streaming on YouTube (free) · 11 Oscar nominations, 8 won