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José Rizal
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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. |
Official Selection for Panorama (Berlin International Film Festival, 1998); Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Story, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Special Effects, Best Makeup, Best Music, Best Song, Best Festival Float, Best Actor for Cesar Montano, Best Supporting Actor for Jaime Fabregas, Best Supporting Actress for Gloria Diaz (Metro Manila Film Festival, 1998)
Direction: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Screenplay: Ricardo Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim
Cinematography: Rody Lacap
Editing: Jess Navarro and Manet Dayrit
Sound: Albert Michael Idioma
Production Design: Leo Abaya
Art Direction: Dennis de Castro
Costume Design: Mike Guison
Hair and Make-up: Denni Tan
Music: Nonong Buencamino
Live Sound: Rudy Gonzales
Post-Production Supervision: Pong De Leon
Visual Effects Supervision: Marc Ambat
Executive Producers: Menardo Jimenez, Gilberto Duavit and Atty. Felipe Gozon
Co-Producers: Butch Jimenez, Jimmy Duavit and Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Line Producer: Gregg De Guzman
Production Manager: Soc Jose
Cast: Cesar Montano, Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, Gina Alajar, Gardo Versoza, Jaime Fabregas, Pen Medina, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Monique Wilson, Mickey Ferriols, Peque Gallaga, Ronnie Lazaro, Nonie Buencamino, Tanya Gomez, Dominic Guintu, Crispin Medina, Bon Vibar, Subas Herrero, Tony Mabesa, Alexis Santaren, Chiqui Xeres Burgos, Archie Adamos, Fritz Ynfante, Jhong Hilario, Tess Dumpit, Irma Adlawan-Marasigan, Angie Castrence, Rowena Basco, Kaye Marie June Congmon, Marco Sison, Joel Lamangan, Tony Carreon, Roeder, Richard Quan, Cristobal Gomez, Nanding Josef, Ryan Eigenmann, Jon Achaval, Cloyd Robinson, Marco Zabaleta, Ogie Juliano, Minco Fabregas, Shelby Payne, Pocholo Montes, Jesus Diaz, Karl Meyer, LJ Moreno, Bhey Vito, Kidlat Tahimik, Toto Natividad, Dennis Marasigan, Mon Confiado, Manolo Barrientos, Gilbert Onida, Troy Martino, Richard Merck, Gregg De Guzman, Eddie Aquino, Roli Inocencio, Jim Pebanco, Kokoy Palma, Jess Evardone.
1998 178 minutes color 35mm print from GMA Films |
