José Rizal

What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?

José Rizal — Plot

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.

• Release date
• December 25, 1998
• Runtime
• 178 min
• Genres
• Drama, History, War
• Director
• Marilou Diaz-Abaya

José Rizal — 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