Cast of Gandhi

Ben Kingsley portrays the iconic role of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.

Candice Bergen plays the role of Margaret Bourke-White, an American photojournalist and photographer who was a significant figure during the early years of the LIFE magazine.

Edward Fox portrays General Dyer, the British military officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, India.

John Gielgud plays Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India who initiated preliminary negotiations with Mahatma Gandhi for Indian self-rule.

Trevor Howard portrays Judge Broomfield, the British judge who presides over the trial of Mahatma Gandhi.

John Mills plays the role of Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India during the tumultuous period of Indian independence movement.

Rohini Hattangadi portrays Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi who stood by his side during the freedom struggle.

Martin Sheen plays the character of Vince Walker, a journalist covering the events surrounding Mahatma Gandhi's activism.

Ian Charleson portrays Reverend Charlie Andrews, a British missionary who becomes a close friend and supporter of Mahatma Gandhi.

Harsh Nayyar plays Nathuram Godse, the Hindu nationalist who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.

Athol Fugard portrays General Jan Christiaan Smuts, a South African statesman and opponent of Gandhi's nonviolent resistance tactics.

Günther Maria Halmer plays Dr. Herman Kallenbach, a German-Jewish architect and close friend of Mahatma Gandhi during his time in South Africa.