Screenplay data
Mohandas K. Gandhi developed non-violent civil disobedience in South Africa before leading India's independence movement against British rule through protests like the Salt March. His advocacy intensified after the Amritsar Massacre, leading to his imprisonment and galvanizing millions towards complete independence. As India gained independence, Gandhi desperately tried to quell widespread communal violence during the partition into India and Pakistan through fasting and appeals for peace. Despite his efforts for unity, Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu extremist, leaving a legacy of non-violent resistance that inspired global civil rights movements.
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The film opens with Gandhi’s assassination, then flashes back to his South African experiences where he discovers non-violent protest.
Open full beat sheetMohandas K. Gandhi is listed as Protagonist. A lawyer and activist who leads the Indian independence movement through non-violent civil disobedience. In the parsed data, Mohandas K. Gandhi is connected to 82 scenes, 233 dialogue lines, 234 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
82 scenes / 233 dialogue linesJawaharlal Nehru is listed as Political leader. A key leader in the Indian National Congress and future Prime Minister of India. In the parsed data, Jawaharlal Nehru is connected to 39 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.
39 scenes / 31 dialogue linesKasturba Gandhi is listed as Gandhi's wife. Gandhi's wife and companion throughout his life. In the parsed data, Kasturba Gandhi is connected to 35 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
35 scenes / 42 dialogue linesSardar Vallabhbhai Patel is listed as Political leader. A prominent Indian politician and leader in the independence movement. In the parsed data, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is connected to 27 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
27 scenes / 11 dialogue linesCharlie Andrews is listed as Clergyman. An English clergyman and close friend of Gandhi. In the parsed data, Charlie Andrews is connected to 24 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
24 scenes / 22 dialogue linesMirabehn is listed as Disciple. An Englishwoman who became a devoted follower of Gandhi. In the parsed data, Mirabehn is connected to 24 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.
24 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMaulana Azad is listed as Political leader. A prominent Muslim leader in the Indian National Congress. In the parsed data, Maulana Azad is connected to 18 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 63.
18 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMohammed Ali Jinnah is listed as Political leader. Leader of the Muslim League and advocate for Pakistan. In the parsed data, Mohammed Ali Jinnah is connected to 15 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
15 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMargaret Bourke-White is listed as Photographer. An American photojournalist who documents Gandhi's life. In the parsed data, Margaret Bourke-White is connected to 14 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 86.
14 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHerman Kallenbach is listed as Architect/Benefactor. A German architect and early supporter of Gandhi in South Africa. In the parsed data, Herman Kallenbach is connected to 11 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 62.
11 scenes / 2 dialogue linesNathuram Godse is listed as Antagonist. The man who assassinates Gandhi. In the parsed data, Nathuram Godse is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesGeneral Dyer is listed as British military officer. The officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In the parsed data, General Dyer is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesLord Irwin is listed as Viceroy of India. The British Viceroy of India during the salt march. In the parsed data, Lord Irwin is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 73.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesGodse arrives at Birla House to assassinate Gandhi.
Nathuram GodseGandhi is assassinated by Godse during prayer.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Nathuram Godse, Kasturba GandhiThe funeral procession for Gandhi.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mirabehn, Herman Kallenbach, Maulana AzadA train travels through South Africa.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi is confronted for sitting in First Class.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi is forcibly removed from the train.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi discusses the injustice of South African laws.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi burns his pass in protest.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiKhan and Gandhi lead a protest to burn registration passes; the police sergeant intervenes, leading to a violent confrontation where Gandhi is beaten but continues to burn his passes.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Kasturba GandhiBa tends to Gandhi's wounds; they discuss his non-violent resistance and his relationship with his children.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiGeneral Smuts discusses Gandhi's growing influence with a civil servant.
Gandhi meets Charlie Andrews for the first time.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi and Charlie are confronted by hostile youths; Gandhi uses non-violence to de-escalate.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi and Charlie discuss the ashram; Gandhi receives news of new pass laws.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsSmuts signs new legislation and speaks with a reporter.
Margaret Bourke-WhiteGandhi gives a tour of the ashram to the reporter Walker.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie Andrews, Herman KallenbachGandhi and Ba argue about her refusal to clean the latrines.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiGandhi and Ba argue over the task of cleaning the latrine, leading to a heated confrontation and eventual reconciliation.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiGandhi addresses a packed theater, urging the Indian community to resist the new registration laws through non-violent civil disobedience.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Charlie Andrews, Herman KallenbachGandhi leads a procession of miners who lie down to stop the mounted police from charging them.
Mohandas K. GandhiCharlie Andrews defends Gandhi's actions to a hostile congregation.
Charlie AndrewsGandhi meets Khan in prison and discusses the progress of the campaign.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi meets with General Smuts, who agrees to repeal the Act and release the prisoners.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi arrives in India by ship and is met by a crowd, including Nehru and other political figures.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Charlie AndrewsGandhi is interviewed by reporters and greeted by Nehru.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Charlie AndrewsGandhi rides in a car with Patel through the streets of Bombay.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelA reception is held for Gandhi where he meets various political figures.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Charlie AndrewsGandhi travels by train and observes the conditions of the poor.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi observes the extreme poverty of women washing clothes at a river bank.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi holds a prayer meeting near a gallows where two Indians were hanged.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsPatel, Nehru, and Jinnah discuss the political situation and Gandhi.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali JinnahGandhi and Charlie ride on the outside of the train.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsCharlie struggles to climb onto the roof of a moving train with Gandhi's help, causing alarm for Ba.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsThe train enters a tunnel while passengers are on the roof.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsJinnah gives a speech at the Indian National Congress, followed by Gandhi's address.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali JinnahNehru and his friends travel to the ashram.
Jawaharlal NehruNehru meets Charlie Andrews at the ashram.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Charlie AndrewsGandhi talks with Nehru and his friends about the struggle for India.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal NehruShukla arrives at the ashram to find Gandhi.
Kasturba GandhiShukla tells Gandhi about the plight of the peasants.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiGandhi arrives at the station to a massive crowd.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi hears the testimony of a suffering peasant.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba GandhiGandhi is arrested by a policeman.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsBritish officers cancel a cricket match due to the unrest.
Charlie Andrews visits Gandhi in jail.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsCharlie Andrews visits Gandhi in his jail cell to discuss the movement and Gandhi's future plans.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Charlie AndrewsGandhi appears in court, refuses to pay bail, and is released without bail by the magistrate.
Mohandas K. GandhiGandhi is greeted by supporters and meets young men sent by Nehru.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal NehruSir George Hodge and Sir Edward Gait discuss the political crisis caused by Gandhi.
Gandhi arrives at Jinnah's residence to meet with political leaders.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Herman KallenbachGandhi meets with Congress leaders to discuss resistance against new laws.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Maulana AzadThe Viceroy receives news that the national strike has paralyzed the country.
Nehru visits Gandhi in jail to discuss the ongoing riots.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal NehruGeneral Dyer leads troops through Amritsar.
General DyerA crowd gathers for a political meeting.
A speaker addresses a crowd at Jallianwallah Bagh, advocating for non-violence, while General Dyer and his troops arrive to suppress the meeting.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, General DyerGeneral Dyer is questioned by a Commission of Inquiry regarding the massacre.
General DyerGandhi and Nehru visit the site of the massacre.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal NehruGandhi and other leaders meet with the Viceroy to demand British withdrawal.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Maulana AzadGandhi addresses a large crowd, urging them to burn British-made cloth.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana AzadPatel, Azad, and Mirabehn arrive at the station and are met by Kallenbach.
Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Herman Kallenbach, Mirabehn, Maulana AzadThe group travels to the ashram in a car.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Herman Kallenbach, Mirabehn, Maulana AzadGandhi and Ba spin on the porch; Patel arrives and is greeted warmly by Gandhi.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mirabehn, Maulana AzadGandhi meets with his inner circle to discuss the rioting and the campaign's future.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mirabehn, Maulana AzadA peaceful protest turns violent, leading to the burning of a police station.
Gandhi announces he must end the campaign due to the violence at Chauri Chaura.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Maulana AzadMirabehn cares for a fasting Gandhi.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Mirabehn, Jawaharlal Nehru, Herman KallenbachGandhi is arrested by British police.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mirabehn, Herman KallenbachGandhi is tried and sentenced to six years in prison.
Mohandas K. GandhiWalker observes the Indian countryside.
Gandhi and Ba perform their marriage ceremony in the temple while Walker and Collins watch.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Margaret Bourke-White, Charlie AndrewsGandhi and Walker discuss the upcoming movement and Gandhi's past.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Margaret Bourke-WhiteLord Irwin and his staff discuss Gandhi's plan to make salt.
Lord IrwinPreparations for the march are underway.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mirabehn, Maulana AzadThe march begins.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Mirabehn, Margaret Bourke-White, Charlie AndrewsGandhi encounters police during the march.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Margaret Bourke-White, Charlie AndrewsGandhi reaches the sea and makes salt.
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Margaret Bourke-White, Charlie AndrewsPolice raid a warehouse where volunteers are making salt packets.
Nehru is arrested while selling salt from a truck.
Jawaharlal NehruIrwin and his staff discuss the mass arrests and decide to arrest Gandhi.
Lord IrwinI will begin with the Bible where the words of the Lord are, "Love thy neighbor as thyself"... and then our beloved Gita which says, "The world is a garment worn by God, thy neighbor is in truth thyself"... and finally the Holy Koran, "We shall remove all hatred from our hearts and recline on couches face to face, a band of brothers."
Since your arrest the riots have hardly stopped. Not big --; but they keep breaking out. I run to stop them... and Patel and Kripalani -- they are never at rest. But some English civilians have been killed, and the Army is attacking crowds with clubs -- and sometimes worse.
And now I'm going to introduce to you a man whose writings we are all becoming familiar with... a man who stood high in the esteem of our beloved Professor Gokhale... a man whose accomplishment in South Africa will always be remembered. Mr. Mohandas Gandhi.
Last night they took Gandhiji from us. They expect us to lose heart or to fight back. We will not lose heart, we will not fight back. In his name we will be beaten. As he has taught us, we will not raise a hand. "Long live Mahatma Gandhi!"
I have not actually pulled a trigger, Mr. Gandhi, I have simply written that if an Englishman kills an Indian for disobeying his law, then it is an Indian's duty to kill an Englishman for enforcing his law in a land that is not his.
I'm not so certain. I have thought about it a great deal. I suspect he meant you must show courage -- be willing to take a blow -- several blows -- to show you will not strike back -- nor will you be turned aside... And when --
I know India is not ready for my kind of independence. If I am sent to jail, perhaps that is the best protest our country can make at this time. And if it helps India, I have never refused to take His Majesty's hospitality.
For myself, I have found that we are all such sinners we should leave punishment to God. And if we really want to change things there are better ways of doing it than by derailing trains or slashing someone with a sword.
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