Gandhi (1982)

Trevor Howard: Judge Broomfield

Quotes 

• Judge Broomfield : [At Gandhi's 1922 trial]  It is impossible for me to ignore that you're in a different category from any person I have tried or am likely ever to try. Nevertheless, it is my duty to sentence you to six years in prison. If however His Majesty's government should at a later date see fit to reduce the term... no one will be better pleased than I.

• Advocate General : [quoting an article by Gandhi]  'Non-cooperation has one aim: the overthrow of the Government. Sedition must become our creed. We must give no quarter, nor can we expect any.' Do you deny writing it?

  Gandhi : Not at all. And I will save the Court's time, My Lord, by stating under oath that to this day I believe non-cooperation with evil is a duty, and that British rule of India is evil.

  Advocate General : The Prosecution rests, My Lord.

  Judge Broomfield : I presume you are conducting your own defense, Mr. Gandhi.

  Gandhi : I have no defense, My Lord. I am guilty as charged. And if you truly believe in the system of law you administer in my country, you must inflict on me the severest penalty possible.