The Treasure
1972, Sinhalese. Directed by Lester James Peries.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Sinhalese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lester James PeriesDirector
- Gamini FonsekaWilson 'Willie' Abeynayake
- Malini FonsekaIrene Abeynayake
- Francis PereraJuwanis
- Saman BokalawalaMudliyar 'Julius'
- Mapa GunaratneDoctor
- Shanthi LekhaIrene's mother
- Thilakasiri FernandoDiyonis 'Gurunnanse'
- J. B. L. GunasekeraWillie's Thaththa
- Thalatha GunasekaraWillie's childhood nanny
- Devika KarunaratneRoyal coronation birthmark possessor
- Wijerathna WarakagodaSilva
- Trelicia GunawardenaDulcie
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1972
- Original title
- නිධානය
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Written by
- Tissa Abeysekera
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How long is The Treasure?
The Treasure runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Treasure have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Treasure on?
The Treasure isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 August 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Treasure?
If you liked The Treasure, try Remember, The Good Doctor, The Caveman's Valentine.
Who directed The Treasure?
The Treasure (1972) was directed by Lester James Peries and stars Gamini Fonseka, Malini Fonseka, Francis Perera.