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Movie Review ~ Gandhi (1982)

This was the movie where I first fell in love with Ben Kingsley . . . an amazing amazing actor.  (Yes I meant to write amazing twice.)



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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