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.

• Goldcrest
• Indo-British
• Ben Kingsley
• Candice Bergen
• Edward Fox
• John Gielgud
• Trevor Howard
• John Mills
• Rohini Hattangadi
• Martin Sheen