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José Rizal

1998·Drama·2h 58m
7.1
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.
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
philippines
friar
subversion
firing squad
woman director
life story
national hero
philippine revolution

Cast

Cesar Montano
Cesar Montano
José Rizal
Joel Torre
Joel Torre
Ibarra / Simoun
Jaime Fabregas
Jaime Fabregas
Luis Taviel de Andrade
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Diaz
Teodora Alonso
Gardo Versoza
Gardo Versoza
Andres Bonifacio
Monique Wilson
Monique Wilson
Maria Clara
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Josephine Bracken
Mickey Ferriols
Mickey Ferriols
Leonor Rivera
Pen Medina
Pen Medina
Paciano Mercado
Peque Gallaga
Peque Gallaga
Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Saturnina
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
Andres Bonifacio

Crew

Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Director
Peter Ong Lim
Peter Ong Lim
Screenplay
Ricky Lee
Ricky Lee
Screenplay
Jun Robles Lana
Jun Robles Lana
Screenplay
Nonong Buencamino
Nonong Buencamino
Original Music Composer
Rody Lacap
Rody Lacap
Director of Photography

Popular Reviews

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Kaiser ilagan
Kaiser ilagan
José Rizal
This film has earned the title of Masterpiece - in the ranks of Philippine cinema, not any pinoy film nor movie could surpass the atmosphere and cinematic beauty and writing of this marble, aside from its contender ORO PLATA MATA [1982 - Dir. Peque Gallaga]. This film stirs political drama, Familial Solidarity, Nationalism, Solidarity and Freedom. I efing love this Biopic.
This film has earned the title of Masterpiece - in the ranks of Philippine cinema, not any pinoy film nor movie could surpass the atmosphere and cinematic beauty and writing of this marble, aside from its contender ORO PLATA MATA [1982 - Dir. Peque Gallaga]. This film stirs political drama, Familial Solidarity, Nationalism, Solidarity and Freedom. I efing love this Biopic.
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FRUTUS
FRUTUS
José Rizal
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Myca
José Rizal
Missed opportunity to include scenes of Jose Rizal and the school he established in Dapitan since J.Rizal stated he wanted to reform the PH (which he actually did). through education in his court trial anyway, but it's historically accurate and (subjectively) a good movie.
Missed opportunity to include scenes of Jose Rizal and the school he established in Dapitan since J.Rizal stated he wanted to reform the PH (which he actually did). through education in his court trial anyway, but it's historically accurate and (subjectively) a good movie.
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lian
lian
José Rizal
tamad na tamad na ko mag aral ng life and works, tas wala pa kong logs tangina... pero dapat bang ganiyan ang face card ni taviel de andrade? 😋💋👅🫦
tamad na tamad na ko mag aral ng life and works, tas wala pa kong logs tangina... pero dapat bang ganiyan ang face card ni taviel de andrade? 😋💋👅🫦
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justice
justice
José Rizal
Tbh, watching this film changed something in me. For the first time, a Philippine figure didn't feel like a homework assignment. He was smart, brave, soft-spoken, and firm in his beliefs. I finally understand why people respect him sm. He simply wanted freedom, equality, and education for everyone, and he stood by that even when it cost him everything.

It made me proud in a way I wasn't expecting. Like… this is our history? For ONCE, a Philippine historical figure truly touched me. 

One​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ of the main messages of the film to me is that changes are not always the result of violent actions. In some cases, changes come from words, education, and the act of not keeping silent. I was proud to see Rizal fighting for justice and freedom, but at the same time I was sad — a lot of people gave up so much during the fight for our independence, and now it seems like corrupt politicians are just going back over the path that was taken. The difference between his courage and our current difficulties makes his message even stronger, reminding us that fighting for what is right is not just a thing of the past, BUT it is something that we have to do every ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌day.
Tbh, watching this film changed something in me. For the first time, a Philippine figure didn't feel like a homework assignment. He was smart, brave, soft-spoken, and firm in his beliefs. I finally understand why people respect him sm. He simply wanted freedom, equality, and education for everyone, and he stood by that even when it cost him everything.

It made me proud in a way I wasn't expecting. Like… this is our history? For ONCE, a Philippine historical figure truly touched me. 

One​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ of the main messages of the film to me is that changes are not always the result of violent actions. In some cases, changes come from words, education, and the act of not keeping silent. I was proud to see Rizal fighting for justice and freedom, but at the same time I was sad — a lot of people gave up so much during the fight for our independence, and now it seems like corrupt politicians are just going back over the path that was taken. The difference between his courage and our current difficulties makes his message even stronger, reminding us that fighting for what is right is not just a thing of the past, BUT it is something that we have to do every ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌day.
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