Movielogr
José Rizal (1998)
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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.
Length 178 minutes
Actors
Cesar Montano | Joel Torre | Jaime Fabregas | Gloria Diaz | Gardo Versoza | Monique Wilson | Chin Chin Gutierrez | Mickey Ferriols | Pen Medina | Peque Gallaga | Gina Alajar | Ronnie Lazaro | Tanya Gomez | Tony Mabesa | Nonie Buencamino | Bon Vibar | Subas Herrero | Alexis Santaren | Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos | Archie Adamos | Jhong Hilario | Fritz Ynfante | Tess Dumpit | Irma Adlawan | Angie Castrence | Rowena Basco | Ping Medina | Dennis Marasigan | Mon Confiado | Jess Evardone | Joel Lamangan | Tony Carreon | Richard Quan | Roeder | Nanding Josef | Ryan Eigenmann | Jon Achaval | Pocholo Montes | Cloyd Robinson | Minco Fabregas | LJ Moreno | Bey Vito | Kidlat Tahimik | Toto Natividad