Ranmuthu Duwa was the first colour full-length Sinhalese language film to be produced in Sri Lanka in 1962. It was co-produced by Shesha Palihakkara, Arthur C. Clarke and directed by Mike Wilson, who also made his debut as a feature director. The film stars some of those who would go on to become big names in the Sinhala Cinema, such as Gamini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrema and Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya in the leading roles. Playback singing was by Nanda Malini, Narada Disasekara and W.D. Amaradeva. The lyrics were written by Chandraratne Manawasinghe.
Island of Treasures (1962)
Directed by Mike Wilson
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Arthur C. Clarke, Chandraratne Manawasinghe, Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Joe Abeywickrema, Nanda Malini, Narada Disasekara, Sinhala Cinema, Sinhalese, Sri Lanka
Alternate Titles
Ran Mutu Duwa
US
Ranmuthu Duwa
LK