Movie

Rebellion (1978)

• August 8, 1978
• 1h 59m

• History
• Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Lester James Peries

Starring

Ravindra Randeniya, Tissa Abeysekera, Joe Abeywickrama