Born on August 29, 1923, in Cambridge, England, he was a celebrated actor, filmmaker, and producer. He gained prominence with his roles in films like "Brighton Rock" and "The Great Escape." Transitioning to directing, he achieved acclaim with "Gandhi" (1982), which won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Known for his humanitarian efforts, he was knighted in 1976 and later became a life peer. He passed away on August 24, 2014, leaving a lasting legacy in cinema.
GANDHI
Gandhi is a biographical film that dramatizes the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India's nonviolent independence movement against...
A BRIDGE TOO FAR
A Bridge Too Far is a 1977 war film that tells the story of Operation Market Garden, a failed Allied attempt to break through German lines during...