Baddegama(1980)
Baddegama Synopsis
Baddegama or, more correctly, Beddegama is a 1980 award winning Sinhalese language film directed by Lester James Peries that follows the lives of village people in British Colonial Sri Lanka. The film is based on the 1913 book titled as "The Village in the Jungle" by Leonard Woolf. Silindu is a hunter in a small village where he and his family endure a life of hardships. After facing disease and poverty under colonial rule, the final blow comes when Silindu is tried for murder.
Baddegama (1980) is a drama film directed by Lester James Peries, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Malini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrama and Arthur C. Clarke. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Lester James Peries
- Writers:
- Leonard Woolf, Lester James Peries, A.J. Gunawarda
- Cinematographer:
- Willie Blake
- Status:
- Released
Baddegama (1980) Trailer
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Baddegama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vijaya Kumaratunga
as Babun
Malini Fonseka
as Punchi Menika
Joe Abeywickrama
as Silindu
Arthur C. Clarke
as Leonard Sidney Woolf
Henry Jayasena
as Village Headsman
Tony Ranasinghe
as Fernando
- David Dharmakithri
David Dharmakithri
as Mudalithana
Trelicia Gunawardena
as Silindu's Sister
D.R. Nanayakkara
as Exorcist
- Asoka Peiris
Asoka Peiris
as Mr. Perera
- Vincent Vaas
Vincent Vaas
as Priest
Wijerathna Warakagoda
Key crew
Directed by Lester James Peries, written by Leonard Woolf, Lester James Peries and A.J. Gunawarda.
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Baddegama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Baddegama – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Baddegama?
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The main cast of Baddegama (1980) includes Vijaya Kumaratunga, Malini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrama, Arthur C. Clarke and Henry Jayasena. The film was directed by Lester James Peries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baddegama released?
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Baddegama was released on January 1, 1980 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Baddegama worth watching?
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Baddegama (1980) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baddegama?
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