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Movie Info

Release Date: December 01, 1982
Runtime: 191 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $77,737,889
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
89%
Tomatometer
79
79/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.6/10
TMDB
2,486 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
247,013 votes
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Gandhi

1982

"Change begins with a single, unwavering voice."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Richard Attenborough's Film: Gandhi? 🇨🇳 ZH: 英雄甘地? 🇷🇸 SR: Gandi? HY: Գաննդի? All international titles (4) →
Drama History 191 min 8.0/10

Awards & Recognition

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5 Wins
1 Nominations
6 Total
Oscars
3
BAFTA
1 1 nom.
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1983 Oscars Best Picture Richard Attenborough Winner
1983 Oscars Best Director Richard Attenborough Winner
1983 Oscars Best Actor Ben Kingsley Winner
1983 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Ben Kingsley Winner
1983 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress Candice Bergen Nominated
1982 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Ben Kingsley Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1983 Oscars Best Picture Richard Attenborough
1983 Oscars Best Director Richard Attenborough
1983 Oscars Best Actor Ben Kingsley
1983 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Ben Kingsley
1982 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Ben Kingsley
Year Festival Category Winner
1983 BAFTA Best Supporting Actress Candice Bergen

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $77,737,889
Profit $55,737,889
ROI +253.4% (3.5x)

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Gandhi is directed by Richard Attenborough .

Keywords

#based on true story 286 #biography 196 #world war ii 120 #freedom 15 #muslim 14 #idealism 10 #imprisonment 9 #idealist 9 #release from prison 8 #fighting the system 8 #british army 8 #prayer 7 #british empire 7 #independence 6 #apartheid 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Gandhi

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  • Ben Kingsley, who portrayed Gandhi, is of Indian descent on his father's side, which added authenticity to his performance.

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  • The film was shot in various locations across India, including significant sites such as Delhi, Pune, and the Sabarmati Ashram, which was central to Gandhi's life.

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  • Richard Attenborough initially faced challenges in securing funding for the film, which he had been trying to produce for over 20 years before it finally came to fruition.

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  • In one scene, a large crowd is depicted during a protest; many of the extras were local villagers who had never acted before, adding a layer of realism to the film.

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  • The film features a score composed by Ravi Shankar, who is known for his contributions to Indian classical music and his influence on global music scenes.

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  • During the scene depicting Gandhi's salt march, there is a continuity error where the number of followers fluctuates between shots, despite the march being a continuous event.

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  • Gandhi's role in the film helped raise awareness of his philosophy of non-violence and has since influenced various social movements around the world.

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