The God King (1974)
1h 39m
Running Time
January 1, 1974
Release Date
The God King (1974)
1h 39m
Running Time
January 1, 1974
Release Date
Plot.
Epic tale set in 5th century Sri Lanka, following the battle for the throne between Kassapa and his father King Dhatusena
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Leigh Lawson
Kasyapa
Oliver Tobias
Migara
Joe Abeywickrama
Swami
Geoffrey Russell
King Dhatusena
Ravindra Randeniya
Moggallana
Vijaya Kumaratunga
Lalith
Anthony Greville-Bell
Writer
Menik Kurukulasooriya
Somitra
Dimitri De Grunwald
Producer
Lester James Peries
Director
Anne Loos
Leila
Preethi Randeniya
Girl on beach
Willie Blake
Cinematographer
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Sumitra Peries
Editor
Details.
Wiki.
The God King is a 1974 British–Sri Lankan historical film directed by Lester James Peries. The film is based on the historical clash between brothers Kasyapa and Moggalana on Sigiriya Rock.
Producer Dimitri de Grunwald financed the epic film as a dual project between England and Sri Lanka. He provided the three main actors, the script, the assistant director, the production Manager, makeup artist and money while the task of making the film was managed by Sri Lankan artists.