How Much Do You Remember About The Gandhi Movie?
"Gandhi" the movie was an acclaimed 1980's biographical movie about the very influential Mahatma Gandhi. He is recognized as the father of non-violent protesting in the 20th Century, and despite being assassinated in the late 1940's he influenced the whole world in terms of human rights. Take our quiz now and find out how much you know about this influential figure.
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What year was the movie "Gandhi" released?
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1980
- B.
1984
- C.
1981
- D.
1982
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D. 1982Explanation
The movie "Gandhi" was released in 1982.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who plays as Gandhi in that movie?
- A.
Saaed Jaffrey
- B.
Ben Kingsley
- C.
Roshan Seth
- D.
Edward Fox
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B. Ben KingsleyExplanation
Ben Kingsley is the correct answer because he played the role of Gandhi in the movie.Rate this question:
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Who made the music for the movie?
- A.
Ravi Shankar
- B.
Ravi Shankar and George Fenton
- C.
George Fenton
- D.
George Fenton
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B. Ravi Shankar and George FentonExplanation
Ravi Shankar and George Fenton made the music for the movie.Rate this question:
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Where was the film shot?
- A.
India
- B.
South Africa
- C.
England and India.
- D.
America
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C. England and India.Explanation
The film was shot in both England and India. This suggests that the production team chose to film in multiple locations to capture different settings and enhance the storytelling. By shooting in both countries, the film may have been able to showcase contrasting cultures, landscapes, or specific locations that were integral to the plot. This decision could have also been influenced by financial considerations, availability of resources, or artistic choices made by the director.Rate this question:
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How many extras were hired during the film production?
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300,000
- B.
200,000
- C.
500,000
- D.
100,000
Correct Answer
A. 300,000Explanation
During the film production, 300,000 extras were hired.Rate this question:
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Why was Ben Kingsley chosen to play the role of Gandhi?
- A.
Because he looks exactly like Gandhi
- B.
Because of his Indian ancestry
- C.
Because he was popular then
- D.
Because he is a great actor.
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B. Because of his Indian ancestryExplanation
Ben Kingsley was chosen to play the role of Gandhi because of his Indian ancestry. This suggests that his ethnic background made him a suitable choice to portray the iconic Indian leader on screen.Rate this question:
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How much money did the movie gross in America overall?
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40 Millions
- B.
52.7 Millions
- C.
60 Millions
- D.
40 Millions
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B. 52.7 MillionsExplanation
The correct answer is 52.7 Millions. This suggests that the movie grossed a total of 52.7 million dollars in America overall.Rate this question:
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How many Awards did the movie win at the 55th academy award?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Nine
- C.
Seven
- D.
Ten
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A. EightExplanation
The movie won eight awards at the 55th Academy Awards.Rate this question:
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Who distributed the movie worldwide?
- A.
Columbia Pictures
- B.
Warner Brothers
- C.
Goldcrest Films
- D.
Indo British Films
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A. Columbia PicturesExplanation
Columbia Pictures distributed the movie worldwide.Rate this question:
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What's the first scene of the movie?
- A.
The day of the birth of Gandhi
- B.
The day of the assassination of Gandhi
- C.
The day Gandhi arrived in South Africa
- D.
Gandhi as a teenager
Correct Answer
B. The day of the assassination of GandhiExplanation
The correct answer is "The day of the assassination of Gandhi." This answer is supported by the fact that the question is asking for the first scene of the movie, and the assassination of Gandhi is a significant event in his life that would likely be depicted early on in the film.Rate this question:
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