Nine Hours to Rama

Nine Hours to Rama

The murder that changed the lives of millions!

1963 · 124 min · ★ 6.2 · History, Drama, Crime, Thriller

José Ferrer and Horst Buchholz star in this fictionalised account of events leading up to the assassination of Indian spiritual leader and independence campaigner Mahatma Gandhi.

Directed by Mark Robson · Written by Nelson Gidding

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