José Rizal
What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?
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
Rating
9.0/10
Release Date
1998-12-25
Runtime
178 minutes
Status
Released
Cast
Cesar Montano
José Rizal
Joel Torre
Ibarra / Simoun
Jaime Fabregas
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Gloria Diaz
Teodora Alonso
Gardo Versoza
Andres Bonifacio
Monique Wilson
Maria Clara
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Josephine Bracken
Mickey Ferriols
Leonor Rivera
Pen Medina
Paciano Mercado
Peque Gallaga
Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
Gina Alajar
Saturnina
Ronnie Lazaro
Andres Bonifacio
Videos
Production Companies
GMA Pictures