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.
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.
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Release Date
December 25, 1998
Rating
Runtime
2h 58m
Official Trailer from YouTube
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
Tanya Gomez
Narcisa
Tony Mabesa
Polavieja
Nonie Buencamino
Elias
Bon Vibar
Blanco
Subas Herrero
Alcocer
Alexis Santaren
Olive
Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos
Father Villaclara
Archie Adamos
Olive's Aid
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