The Yellow Robe (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1967, The Yellow Robe is a drama and romance film directed by Lester James Peries, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Cyril (Tony Ranasinghe) is dissatisfied with his introverted fiancée Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya). He starts a relationship with the outgoing Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist nun. Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Robe stars Punya Hiendeniya as Sujatha, Tony Ranasinghe as Cyril Elkaduwawa, Anula Karunathilaka as Sarojini and Iranganie Serasinghe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Yellow Robe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yellow Robe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Robe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Robe (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Robe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yellow Robe worth watching?
- The Yellow Robe holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Yellow Robe?
- The Yellow Robe stars Punya Hiendeniya, Tony Ranasinghe, Anula Karunathilaka, Iranganie Serasinghe and D.R. Nanayakkara.
- When was The Yellow Robe released?
- The Yellow Robe was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.