Gandhi (1982)

Athol Fugard: General Smuts

Quotes 

• General Smuts : We Westerners have a weakness for these spiritually inclined men of India. But as an old lawyer, let me warn you, Mr. Gandhi is as shrewd a man as you will ever meet, however otherworldly he may seem. But I'm sure you're enough of a reporter to see that.

• General Smuts : [after releasing Gandhi from prison in South Africa]  Daniels, would you lend Mr. Gandhi a shilling for a taxi?

  Daniels : I beg your pardon, sir?

  General Smuts : How far will you be going, Gandhi?

  Gandhi : Well, now that this is settled, I had thought seriously of going back to India. But a shilling will do splendidly for the moment.