The Treasure

The Treasure 1972 Directed by Lester James Peries Nidhanaya

Based on a short story written by G.B. Senanayake in one of his short story collection known as "The Revenge," the film revolves around a murder committed for the purpose of gaining access to a hidden treasure.

Country Sri Lanka

Production Country Sri Lanka

Language Sinhalese

Spoken Languages English , Sinhalese

Gneres Drama , Mystery , Thriller

Release Date 21 August 1972

110 mins

Cast

Gamini Fonseka Wilson 'Willie' Abeynayake

Malini Fonseka Irene Abeynayake

Francis Perera Juwanis

Saman Bokalawala Mudliyar 'Julius'

Mapa Gunaratne Doctor

Shanthi Lekha Irene's mother

Trilicia Gunawardena Dulcie

Thilakasiri Fernando Diyonis 'Gurunnanse'

J. B. L. Gunasekera Willie's Thaththa

Thalatha Gunasekara Willie's childhood nanny

Wijeratne Warakagoda Silva

Devika Karunaratne Royal coronation birthmark possessor

Crew

Director

Lester James Peries

Writer

Tissa Abeysekera

Producer

R. Anthonypillai

Music

Premasiri Khemadasa