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The life of Mahatma Ghandi is told as an epic tale directed by Richard Attenborough.
The part of Ghandi was the first leading role for actor Ben Kinglsey (later roles include Itzhak Stern in Schindler's List and the gangster Don Logan in Brit film Sexy Beast). Kingsley lost twenty pounds for the part of Ghandi. His is remarkable in the role of the British-educated lawyer who defined his mission by saying, "There go my people. I must hurry up and follow them, for I am their leader." His performance enabled him to beat Paul Newman and Dustin Hoffman for the 1982 Oscar for best actor. The film picked up eight Oscars in all, including Best Picture, Director, Actor and Screenplay (it was written by John Briley). The sweeping historical panorama and intimate human drama is skillfuly handled by Attenborough. Amongst the big cast you can spot an appearance from a young Daniel Day-Lewis, playing 'Colin', one of three youths who grab Gandhi in the street.
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