José Rizal (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.
Director:
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Writers:
Ricardo Lee, Peter Ong Lim, Jun Robles Lana.
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Cesar Montano as José Rizal |
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Joel Torre as Ibarra / Simoun |
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Jaime Fabregas as Luis Taviel de Andrade |
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Gloria Diaz as Teodora Alonso |
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Gardo Versoza as Andres Bonifacio |
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Monique Wilson as Maria Clara |
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Chin Chin Gutierrez as Josephine Bracken |
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Mickey Ferriols as Leonor Rivera |
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Pen Medina as Paciano Mercado |
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Peque Gallaga as Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP |
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Gina Alajar as Saturnina |
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Ronnie Lazaro as Andres Bonifacio |
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Tanya Gomez as Narcisa |
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Tony Mabesa as Polavieja |
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Nonie Buencamino as Elias |
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Bon Vibar as Blanco |
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Subas Herrero as Alcocer |
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Alexis Santaren as Olive |
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Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos as Father Villaclara |
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Archie Adamos as Olive's Aid |
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Jhong Hilario as Prisoner Servant |
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Fritz Ynfante as Professor - Anatomy Class |
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Tess Dumpit as Maria |
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Irma Adlawan as Lucia |
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Angie Castrence as Josefa |
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Rowena Basco as Trinidad |
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Ping Medina as Young Paciano |
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Dennis Marasigan as The Propagandist |
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Mon Confiado as The Propagandist |
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Jess Evardone as The Propagandist |
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Gregg de Guzman as The Propagandist |
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Troy Martino as The Propagandist |
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Gilbert Onida as The Propagandist |
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Jim Pebanco as The Propagandist |
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Kokoy Palma as The Propagandist |
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Richard Merck as The Propagandist |
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Marco Sison as Pio Valenzuela |
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Joel Lamangan as Gobernadocillo |
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Tony Carreon as Dominican Friar |
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Richard Quan as Isagani |
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Roeder Camañag as Basilio |
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Nanding Josef as Antonio Rivera |
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Ryan Eigenmann as Fernando |
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Jon Achaval as Fraile 1 |
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Pocholo Montes as Maestro Justiniano |
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Cloyd Robinson as Fraile 2 |
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Minco Fabregas as Padre Sanchez |
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LJ Moreno as Companion of Josephine Bracken |
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Bey Vito as Don Dorolco Onjunco |
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Kidlat Tahimik as La Liga Filipina Guest |
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Toto Natividad as KKK Benefactor |
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Dominic Guinto as Young Rizal |
| Sound | Albert Michael Idioma | Sound Engineer |
| Directing | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Director |
| Writing | Ricardo Lee | Screenplay |
| Writing | Peter Ong Lim | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jun Robles Lana | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mike Guison | Costume Design |
| Art | Dennis de Castro | Art Direction |
| Art | Mannix Mateo | Set Decoration |
| Art | Leo Abaya | Production Design |
| Editing | Manet A. Dayrit | Editor |
| Camera | Rody Lacap | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Nonong Buencamino | Original Music Composer |
