José Rizal (1998)
Overview
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.
What is José Rizal about?
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 is a Drama, History, War movie, released on 1998-12-25, runtime 178 minutes.
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Directed by
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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
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