8.1
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Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi (1982)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions anti-colonialism and nonviolent resistance against systemic oppression, advocating for civil rights and social justice through collective action. These dominant themes align with progressive values.
The movie naturally features a diverse cast appropriate to its historical setting. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional colonial power structures, portraying them negatively as the antagonist to the struggle for independence, making anti-colonialism and advocacy for the oppressed central to its themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of inspiration for non-violence and features sympathetic Christian characters who align with Gandhi's virtues. While critiquing the actions of some colonialists who claim the faith, the narrative clearly condemns their bigotry and injustice, not Christianity itself.
The film portrays Hinduism as a profound spiritual force for Gandhi, highlighting his efforts to reform its social injustices like untouchability. While depicting the communal violence involving Hindu extremists, the narrative condemns the bigotry and violence, not the faith itself, aligning with Gandhi's inclusive interpretation.
The film portrays Muslim characters and communities with depth, showing their integral role in the independence movement and their suffering during partition. The narrative condemns the communal violence and bigotry that led to division, not the religion of Islam itself, aligning with Gandhi's efforts for interfaith unity.
The film "Gandhi" (1982) is a historical biographical drama focusing on Mahatma Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Gandhi, 1982' is a historical biographical drama centered on Mahatma Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement. Based on the film's content, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Therefore, the film's portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film 'Gandhi' is a historical biopic depicting real figures whose genders are well-documented. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors of the same gender as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film 'Gandhi' is a biopic depicting real historical figures. The lead actor, Ben Kingsley, who portrays Mahatma Gandhi, is of Indian descent, aligning with Gandhi's historical race. Other principal characters are also portrayed by actors matching the historical race of the figures they represent, thus no race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.9
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Kingsley | Acting | Male | White, White, South Asian |  United Kingdom |
Candice Bergen | Acting | Female | White |  United States |
Martin Sheen | Acting | Male | White, White, Latino | United States |
Vinay Apte | Acting | Male | South Asian |  India |
Daniel Day-Lewis | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
John Ratzenberger | Acting | Male | White | United States |
Edward Fox | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Richard Griffiths | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Geraldine James | Acting | Female | White | United Kingdom |
Bernard Hill | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Shreeram Lagoo | Acting | Male | South Asian | India |
John Gielgud | Acting | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Alok Nath | Acting | Male | South Asian | India |
Pankaj Kapur | Acting | Male | South Asian | India |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
86%
14%
Race
White
14%
White
71%
South Asian
36%
Latino
7%
Nationalities
United Kingdom
50%
United States
21%
India
29%
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