José Rizal 25 years old
What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?
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.
Credits
José Rizal Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Nonie Buencamino He was 32, now 58 years old | as Elias |
| Tanya Gomez | as Narcisa |
| Chin Chin Gutierrez She was 28, now 54 years old | as Josephine Bracken |
| Ronnie Lazaro He was 45, now 71 years old | as Andres Bonifacio |
| Jon Achaval | as Fraile 1 |
| Ping Medina He was 15, now 41 years old | as Young Paciano |
| Jaime Fabregas He was 48, now 74 years old | as Luis Taviel de Andrade |
| Kidlat Tahimik He was 56, now 82 years old | as La Liga Filipina Guest |
| Mon Confiado | as The Propagandist |
| Ryan Eigenmann He was 20, now 46 years old | as Fernando |
| Joel Torre He was 37, now 63 years old | as Ibarra / Simoun |
| Joel Lamangan He was 46, now 72 years old | as Gobernadocillo |
| Irma Adlawan She was 26, now 52 years old | as Lucia |
| Tony Carreon He was 72, 76 years old when he died | as Dominican Friar |
| Richard Quan | as Isagani |
| Gina Alajar She was 39, now 65 years old | as Saturnina |
| Archie Adamos | as Olive's Aid |
| Jess Evardone | as The Propagandist |
| Tony Mabesa He was 63, 84 years old when he died | as Polavieja |
| Subas Herrero He was 55, 69 years old when he died | as Alcocer |
| Cesar Montano He was 36, now 62 years old | as José Rizal |
| Gloria Diaz She was 47, now 73 years old | as Teodora Alonso |
| Nanding Josef | as Antonio Rivera |
| Peque Gallaga He was 55, now 81 years old | as Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP |
| Pen Medina He was 48, now 74 years old | as Paciano Mercado |
| Jhong Hilario He was 22, now 48 years old | as Prisoner Servant |
José Rizal Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Lee as Screenplay. He was 50 (now 76) years old | Writing |
| Marilou Diaz-Abaya as Director. She was 43 (57) years old when She died | Directing |
| Jun Lana as Screenplay. He was 26 (now 52) years old | Writing |
José Rizal (25 years)
What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?
- Release day: Friday, December 25, 1998
- Runtime: 178 minutes