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1982 · 192 min · PG

Gandhi

Directed by Richard Attenborough · Drama, History

Gandhi (1982) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Attenborough set in India and South Africa during the 1900s–1940s. It runs 192 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a contemplative tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, faith / religion, and prejudice & racism play out through frame narrative.

Composer
George FentonRavi Shankar
Cinematography
Ronnie TaylorBilly Williams
Cast
Ben KingsleyCandice BergenEdward FoxJohn GielgudTrevor HowardJohn MillsRohini HattangadiMartin Sheen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
IndiaSouth Africa
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1900s1910s1920s1930s1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Freedom & OppressionFaith / ReligionPrejudice & Racism
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
Contemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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