Gandhi
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 freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
- Worldwide
- $78M
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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.
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Box Office & Release
Gandhi returned 3.5× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $22M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
- $78M
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1982
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- MPAA rating
- —
- Language
- English, Hindi
- Country
- United Kingdom, India
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