Bayaning 3rd World (2000): Cast & Plot
Bayaning 3rd World is a 2000 historical drama directed by Mike de Leon, starring Joel Torre as Jose Rizal, Lui Manansala and Rio Locsin. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Mike de Leon
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Cinema Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bayaning 3rd World About?
The premise of Bayaning 3rd World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two filmmakers set out to make a biopic of José Rizal, but first they investigate his legacy, focusing on the disputed retraction of his anti‑church stance expressed in Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. They “interview” Rizal’s mother Teodora, siblings Paciano, Trinidad and Narcisa, his lover Josephine Bracken, and Jesuit Fr. Balaguer, eventually confronting Rizal himself to uncover the truth.
Bayaning 3rd World Cast & Characters
Joel Torre leads the cast as Jose Rizal, with Lui Manansala as Maria Rizal and Rio Locsin as Trinidad "Trining" Rizal. Directed by Mike de Leon; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mike de Leon
- Joel Torre as Jose Rizal
- Lui Manansala as Maria Rizal
- Rio Locsin as Trinidad "Trining" Rizal
- Benjamin Barcellano as Rizal at Luneta
Also Starring in Bayaning 3rd World
· 14 more- Lara Fabregas Josephine Bracken
- Ricky Davao Filmmaker 1
- Cris Villanueva Filmmaker 2
- Daria Ramirez Doña Teodora Alonso
- Cherry Pie Picache Narcisa Rizal
- Joonee Gamboa Paciano Rizal
- Bon Vibar Padre Vilaclara
- Edru Abraham Padre Obach
- Ed Rocha Padre Balaguer
- Ermie Concepcion Seance Medium
- Jon Achaval Church Archivist
- Jay Españo Pio Valenzuela
- Keno Agaro Rizal at 7
- Jan Alexis Rutaquio Rizal at 14
More from Mike de Leon
More films directed by Mike de Leon: Swamp Patch, Aliwan Paradise, Bilanggo Sa Dilim and An Indivisible Heaven.
Bayaning 3rd World Plot Summary
What happens in Bayaning 3rd World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two filmmakers Ricky Davao and Cris Villanueva become absorbed with the idea of creating a film about the life of presumptive Philippine national hero José Rizal, Joel Torre. Their project centers on the controversial question of whether Rizal truly retracted his anti-Catholic sentiments before his execution, a mystery that haunts both history and legend.
Full summary
The whole story of Bayaning 3rd World, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bayaning 3rd World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which Philippine historical figure is the subject of the film that the two filmmakers set out to make?
Bayaning 3rd World Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “3세계 영웅” and “Third World Hero”.
- Also known as
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- 3세계 영웅
- Third World Hero
- Héros du Tiers-Monde
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Bayaning 3rd World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bayaning 3rd World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bayaning 3rd World?
Bayaning 3rd World runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Bayaning 3rd World released?
Bayaning 3rd World was released on February 16, 2000.
Who directed Bayaning 3rd World?
Bayaning 3rd World was directed by Mike de Leon.
More films by Mike de Leon Who is in the cast of Bayaning 3rd World?
Bayaning 3rd World stars Joel Torre as Jose Rizal, Lui Manansala as Maria Rizal and Rio Locsin as Trinidad "Trining" Rizal, among 18 credited actors.
Does Bayaning 3rd World have a post-credit scene?
No. Bayaning 3rd World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bayaning 3rd World in?
The original language of Bayaning 3rd World is Tagalog.
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