

José Rizal
1998-12-25 · 178 min · ★ 8.8
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.
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- Directors
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Production companies
- GMA Pictures
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
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Cesar MontanoJosé Rizal
Joel TorreIbarra / Simoun
Jaime FabregasLuis Taviel de Andrade
Gloria DiazTeodora Alonso
Gardo VersozaAndres Bonifacio
Monique WilsonMaria Clara
Chin-Chin GutierrezJosephine Bracken
Mickey FerriolsLeonor Rivera
Pen MedinaPaciano Mercado
Peque GallagaArchbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
Gina AlajarSaturnina
Ronnie LazaroAndres Bonifacio
Tanya GomezNarcisa
Tony MabesaPolavieja
Nonie BuencaminoElias
Bon VibarBlanco
Subas HerreroAlcocer
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