Rebellion
Aug 08, 1978 · 1h 59m
Director
Lester James PeriesOverview
The film centered around the story behind national patriot Veera Puran Appu and his Matale rebellion in 1848 for the freedom from British. Though he was executed by the British by firing squad, his influence to the country's independence has been highly praised and thus Puran Appu is highlighted as a national hero of the Sri Lankan history.
Cast of Rebellion
Ravindra RandeniyaPuran Appu
Tissa AbeysekeraVen. Kudapola
Joe AbeywickramaKing David
Malini FonsekaBandara Menike
Shriyani AmarasenaKuda
Robin FernandoHanguranketha Dingirala
Jean-Pierre HutinCaptain Neville Watson
Cletus Mendis
Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
Granvil RodrigoRebel
Buddhadasa VithanarachchiRebel
Wilson KarunaratneRebel
About Rebellion
What is Rebellion about?
The film centered around the story behind national patriot Veera Puran Appu and his Matale rebellion in 1848 for the freedom from British. Though he was executed by the British by firing squad, his influence to the country's independence has been highly praised and thus Puran Appu is highlighted as a national hero of the Sri Lankan history.
When was Rebellion released?
Rebellion was released on August 8, 1978.
How long is Rebellion?
Rebellion runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who directed Rebellion?
Rebellion was directed by Lester James Peries.
Who is in the cast of Rebellion?
The cast of Rebellion includes Ravindra Randeniya (Puran Appu), Tissa Abeysekera (Ven. Kudapola), Joe Abeywickrama (King David), Malini Fonseka (Bandara Menike) and Shriyani Amarasena (Kuda).