Mangrove Island
Originally released in 1976. Mangrove Island is a feature film. directed by Lester James Peries.
Starring Joe Abeywickrama, Ajith Jinadasa, and David Dharmakithri
Synopsis
Madol Duwa (Mangrove Island) is a 1976 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries and produced by Upasena Marasinghe. The film stars Ajith Jinadasa as Upali, a young rebellious youth who travels to a small island to get away from the restrictive society around him. The film is based on Martin Wickremasinghe's 1947 novel Madol Doova. It was a commercial success
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Joe Abeywickrama
as Dharmasena Guru
Ajith Jinadasa
as Upali Giniwelle
David Dharmakithri
as Mudalali (Upali's father)
Padmasena Athukorala
as Jinadasa/Jinna
Somalatha Subasinghe
as Upali's Step Mom
Denavaka Hamine
as Net trapped homeowner
Daya Alwis
as Punchi Mahattaya
Trilicia Gunawardena
as Dharmasinghe 'Hamine'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mangrove Island about?
Madol Duwa (Mangrove Island) is a 1976 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Lester James Peries and produced by Upasena Marasinghe. The film stars Ajith Jinadasa as Upali, a young rebellious youth who...
Who directed Mangrove Island?
Mangrove Island was directed by Lester James Peries.
How long is Mangrove Island?
Mangrove Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Mangrove Island released?
Mangrove Island was released on April 2, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mangrove Island?
The main cast of Mangrove Island includes Joe Abeywickrama, Ajith Jinadasa, David Dharmakithri, Padmasena Athukorala, Somalatha Subasinghe.