Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet (1953)
Funded by the American Academy for Asian Studies and assembled from more than 10,000 feet of newsreel and documentary footage spanning 37 years of Mahatma Gandhi's life from his early public years to his 1948 assassination. As the footage rolls on, the development of the Hindu leader's life views and philosophy is also presented.
Director: A.K. Chettiar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: April 28, 1953
Cast
- Quentin Reynolds - Narrator (voice)
- Mahatma Gandhi - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Charles Koff
Editing: Robert B. Warwick
Production: American Academy of Asian Studies, Stanley Neal Productions Inc., The Documentary Films Ltd, Madras
Country: India, United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: A.K. Chettiar
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet about?
- Funded by the American Academy for Asian Studies and assembled from more than 10,000 feet of newsreel and documentary footage spanning 37 years of Mahatma Gandhi's life from his early public years to his 1948 assassination. As the footage rolls on, the development of the Hindu leader's life views and philosophy is also presented.
- Who directed Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet?
- Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet was directed by A.K. Chettiar.
- Who stars in Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet?
- Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet stars Quentin Reynolds, Mahatma Gandhi.
- How long is Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet?
- Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet?
- Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet produced?
- Mahatma Gandhi: 20th Century Prophet was produced in India, United States of America.