José Rizal (1998)

Drama
History
War

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

José Rizal
Ibarra / Simoun
Saturnina
Andres Bonifacio
Polavieja
Father Villaclara
Olive's Aid
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Prisoner Servant
Professor - Anatomy Class
Young Paciano
The Propagandist
The Propagandist
The Propagandist
Teodora Alonso
Gobernadocillo
The Propagandist
Dominican Friar
The Propagandist
The Propagandist
Antonio Rivera
Maestro Justiniano
Padre Sanchez
Andres Bonifacio
Don Dorolco Onjunco
La Liga Filipina Guest
Companion of Josephine Bracken
Maria Clara
KKK Benefactor
Josephine Bracken
Leonor Rivera
Paciano Mercado
Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP

Crew

Screenplay
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer