José Rizal

178 minutes

12/25/1998

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.

Cast List

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
Tanya Gomez
as Narcisa
Tony Mabesa
as Polavieja
Nonie Buencamino
as Elias
Bon Vibar
as Blanco
Subas Herrero
as Alcocer
Alexis Santaren
as Olive
Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos
as Father Villaclara
Archie Adamos
as Olive's Aid
Jhong Hilario
as Prisoner Servant
Fritz Ynfante
as Professor - Anatomy Class
Tess Dumpit
as Maria
Irma Adlawan
as Lucia
Angie Castrence
as Josefa
Rowena Basco
as Trinidad
Ping Medina
as Young Paciano
Dennis Marasigan
as The Propagandist
Mon Confiado
as The Propagandist
Jess Evardone
as The Propagandist
Joel Lamangan
as Gobernadocillo
Tony Carreon
as Dominican Friar
Richard Quan
as Isagani
Roeder Camanag
as Basilio
Nanding Josef
as Antonio Rivera
Ryan Eigenmann
as Fernando
Jon Achaval
as Fraile 1
Pocholo Montes
as Maestro Justiniano
Cloyd Robinson
as Fraile 2
Minco Fabregas
as Padre Sanchez
LJ Moreno
as Companion of Josephine Bracken
Bey Vito
as Don Dorolco Onjunco
Kidlat Tahimik
as La Liga Filipina Guest
Toto Natividad
as KKK Benefactor