José Rizal 25 years old

What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?

José Rizal

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.

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José Rizal Cast

Name Character
Nonie Buencamino He was 32, now 57 years old as Elias
Tanya Gomez as Narcisa
Chin Chin Gutierrez She was 28, now 53 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 40 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 81 years old as La Liga Filipina Guest
Mon Confiado as The Propagandist
Ryan Eigenmann He was 20, now 45 years old as Fernando
Joel Torre He was 37, now 62 years old as Ibarra / Simoun
Joel Lamangan He was 46, now 71 years old as Gobernadocillo
Tony Carreon He was 72, 76 years old when he died as Dominican Friar
Richard Quan as Isagani
Gina Alajar She was 39, now 64 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 61 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 80 years old as Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
Pen Medina He was 48, now 73 years old as Paciano Mercado
Jhong Hilario He was 22, now 47 years old as Prisoner Servant
Irma Adlawan She was 26, now 52 years old as Lucia

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 51) years old Writing
José Rizal poster
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