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It stars Ben Kingsley in the title role. The biographical film covers Gandhi's life from a defining moment in 1893, as he is thrown off a South African train for being in a whites -only compartment and concludes with his assassination and funeral in 1948.
Feb 25, 1983 · Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for his portrayal of the Indian leader who fought for independence from Britain through nonviolent protest. The film covers his life from South Africa to India, and his struggles with the British, the Muslims, and his own followers.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Richard Attenborough
- 1983-02-25
In film, Kingsley is known for his starring role as Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982), for which he subsequently won the Academy Award for Best Actor and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
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.
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- Richard Attenborough
- PG
- Ben Kingsley
Roger Ebert praises Ben Kingsley's performance as Gandhi, the leader of India's nonviolent struggle against British colonialism. He also admires the film's scope, humanity, and moral force.
Ben Kingsley stars as the diminutive attorney who stood up against British rule in India and became a global symbol of nonviolence and understanding. Watch trailers & learn more.
Ben Kingsley: Mahatma Gandhi. Showing all 104 items. Jump to: Photos (67) Quotes (37) Photos. 44 more photos. Quotes. Gandhi : An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Nahari : I'm going to Hell! I killed a child! I smashed his head against a wall. Gandhi : Why? Nahari : Because they killed my son! The Muslims killed my son!
