José Rizal

José Rizal

178 mins | Drama, War, History | Dec. 25, 1998

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.

José Rizal

178 mins | Drama, War, History | Dec. 25, 1998

José Rizal
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers GMA Films
Original title José Rizal
Directors Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Writers Peter Ong Lim, Jun Robles Lana, Ricardo Lee

Cast

Cesar Montano

as José Rizal

Joel Torre

as Ibarra / Simoun

Jaime Fabregas

as Luis Taviel de Andrade

Gloria Diaz

as Teodora Alonso

Gardo Versoza

as Andres Bonifacio

Monique Wilson

as Maria Clara

Chin Chin Gutierrez

as Josephine Bracken

Mickey Ferriols

as Leonor Rivera

Pen Medina

as Paciano Mercado

Peque Gallaga

as Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP

Gina Alajar

as Saturnina

Ronnie Lazaro

as Andres Bonifacio

Tanya Gomez

as Narcisa

Tony Mabesa

as Polavieja

Nonie Buencamino

as Elias

Bon Vibar

as Blanco

Subas Herrero

as Alcocer

Alexis Santaren

as Olive

Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos

as Father Villaclara

Archie Adamos

as Olive's Aid

Jhong Hilario

as Prisoner Servant

Fritz Ynfante

as Professor - Anatomy Class

Tess Dumpit

as Maria

Irma Adlawan

as Lucia

Angie Castrence

as Josefa

Rowena Basco

as Trinidad

Ping Medina

as Young Paciano

Dennis Marasigan

as The Propagandist

Mon Confiado

as The Propagandist

Jess Evardone

as The Propagandist

Joel Lamangan

as Gobernadocillo

Tony Carreon

as Dominican Friar

Richard Quan

as Isagani

Roeder Camanag

as Basilio

Nanding Josef

as Antonio Rivera

Ryan Eigenmann

as Fernando

Jon Achaval

as Fraile 1

Pocholo Montes

as Maestro Justiniano

Cloyd Robinson

as Fraile 2

Minco Fabregas

as Padre Sanchez

LJ Moreno

as Companion of Josephine Bracken

Bey Vito

as Don Dorolco Onjunco

Kidlat Tahimik

as La Liga Filipina Guest

Toto Natividad

as KKK Benefactor