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Gandhi

Gandhi

Dec 1, 1982
191 min
DramaHistory
7.6/ 10
2,409 votes

Overview

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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TMDB
7.6/10
2,409 votes
IMDB
8.0/10
244,715 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
79/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$22,000,000Production cost
Box Office$77,737,889Worldwide gross
Profit$55,737,889Profitable
ROI
+253.4%Return on investment
US Box Office$52,767,889Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Won 8 Oscars. 35 wins & 23 nominations total

Details

Production information

"His triumph changed the world forever."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$22,000,000

Revenue

$77,737,889

Production Companies

GoldcrestIndo-BritishInternational Film InvestorsNational Film Development Corporation of IndiaColumbia Pictures

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