The movie is about Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian Independence Movement when Britain ruled India. He is most famously known for his use of non-violent civil disobedience to further the Indian cause.
An amazing movie about a venerated man starring the perfect actor. A must watch.
Academy Awards, USA 1983
Won Oscar | Best Picture Richard Attenborough |
Best Actor in a Leading Role Ben Kingsley | |
Best Director Richard Attenborough | |
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen John Briley | |
Best Cinematography Billy Williams Ronnie Taylor | |
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Stuart Craig Robert W. Laing Michael Seirton | |
Best Costume Design John Mollo Bhanu Athaiya | |
Best Film Editing John Bloom | |
Nominated Oscar | Best Sound Gerry Humphreys Robin O'Donoghue Jonathan Bates Simon Kaye |
Best Music, Original Score Ravi Shankar George Fenton | |
Best Makeup Tom Smith |
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