Nine Hours to Rama (Original title)
Date: 1962 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mark Robson
Synopsis: Godse becomes involved in reactionary political group which opposes Gandhi. He becomes confused when he falls in love with a beautiful married woman, Rani Mahta, who upholds Gandhi's policy. With Apte he is ordered to assassinate Gandhi. The local police chief, Das, becomes aware of the plot and attempts to persuade Gandhi to postpone the meeting at which this would take place. Gandhi refuses and meanwhile Godse, beset by doubts, spends time with Sheila, a Punjabi prostitute. Eventually Godse and Apte go to the meeting and Godse desperately fires the shots which kill Gandhi.
Genre: Historical drama
Subjects: Politics, Political assassinations, Gandhi, Mahatma (1869-1948)
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 11169 FeetBFI identifier: C-974803
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 13300 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-118095
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 11169 FeetBFI identifier: C-974803
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Date: 1962 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mark Robson
Synopsis: Godse becomes involved in reactionary political group which opposes Gandhi. He becomes confused when he falls in love with a beautiful married woman, Rani Mahta, who upholds Gandhi's policy. With Apte he is ordered to assassinate Gandhi. The local police chief, Das, becomes aware of the plot and attempts to persuade Gandhi to postpone the meeting at which this would take place. Gandhi refuses and meanwhile Godse, beset by doubts, spends time with Sheila, a Punjabi prostitute. Eventually Godse and Apte go to the meeting and Godse desperately fires the shots which kill Gandhi.
Genre: Historical drama
Subjects: Politics, Political assassinations, Gandhi, Mahatma (1869-1948)
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 11169 FeetBFI identifier: C-974803
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 13300 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-118095
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 11169 FeetBFI identifier: C-974803
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)