The drama follows the life of
Mohandas Gandhi, a lawyer who became the leader of the Indian revolts against
British rule. His philosophy of non-violent protest made him a hero amongst his
people.
Director Richard Attenborough
(who many know as John Hammond in Jurassic
Park) is known for his epics: A Bridge
Too Far (my favorite of his work), Cry Freedom, Chaplin (which I also highly
recommend), Shadowlands, and
Gandhi, which is the most acclaimed and generally the most beloved of his
career. He worked with composer Ravi
Shankar, cinematographers Ronnie
Taylor and Billy Williams,
and production designer Stuart
Craig (who also designed the Harry
Potter films) on the film.
Ben Kingsley gives the
performance of his career in the film and won an Oscar for his work. It is a
remarkable transformation. The supporting cast is also very good featuring: Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Martin Sheen, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, Richard Griffiths, Om Puri, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Bernard Hill.
Gandhi won eight Oscars including
Best Picture and Best Director. It is one of the great cinematic biographies
and epics. It is a must-see for those interested in Gandhi, as the film tracks
much of his life. It is also a must for fans of Kingsley.
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