José Rizal (1998): Cast & Plot
José Rizal is a 1998 war drama directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, starring Cesar Montano as José Rizal, Jaime Fabregas and Ronnie Lazaro. It runs 2 hours 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 58m (178 min)
- Director
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- GMA Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is José Rizal About?
The premise of José Rizal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dr. José P. Rizal, accused of treason, meets his counsel Luis Taviel de Andrade. While preparing the defense, flashbacks show key moments of Rizal’s patriotic life. Taviel recognizes Rizal’s innocence and extraordinary character. Their mock trial ends with Rizal’s stirring speech, as Spanish officials press for a guilty verdict while a revolution brews.
José Rizal Themes & Keywords
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- two word title
- f rated
- man
- writer
- revolution
- doctor
- title directed by female
- andres bonifacio
- suicide
- self sacrifice
- philippines
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- philippine history
- patriot
- 19th century
- 1890s
- hero
- exile
- execution
- based on novel
José Rizal Cast & Characters
Cesar Montano leads the cast as José Rizal, with Jaime Fabregas as Luis Taviel de Andrade and Ronnie Lazaro as Andres Bonifacio. Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya; 52 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Cesar Montano as José Rizal
- Jaime Fabregas as Luis Taviel de Andrade
- Ronnie Lazaro as Andres Bonifacio
- Bon Vibar as Blanco
Also Starring in José Rizal
· 48 more- Peque Gallaga Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, OP
- Tony Mabesa Polavieja
- Kidlat Tahimik La Liga Filipina Guest
- Chin Chin Gutierrez Josephine Bracken
- LJ Moreno Companion of Josephine Bracken
- Joel Torre Ibarra / Simoun
- Gina Alajar Saturnina
- Monique Wilson Maria Clara
- Tess Dumpit Maria
- Pen Medina Paciano Mercado
- Marco Sison Pio Valenzuela
- Minco Fabregas Padre Sanchez
- Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos Father Villaclara
- Joel Lamangan Gobernadocillo
- Mon Confiado The Propagandist
- Archie Adamos Olive's Aid
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- Nonie Buencamino Elias
- Irma Adlawan Lucia
- Subas Herrero Alcocer
- Nanding Josef Antonio Rivera
- Jim Pebanco The Propagandist
- Richard Quan Isagani
- Tony Carreon Dominican Friar
- Pocholo Montes Maestro Justiniano
- Jhong Hilario Prisoner Servant
- Gloria Diaz Teodora Alonso
- Angie Castrence Josefa
- Ryan Eigenmann Fernando
- Jess Evardone The Propagandist
- Ping Medina Young Paciano
- Gardo Versoza Andres Bonifacio
- Dennis Marasigan The Propagandist
- Jon Achaval Fraile 1
- Tanya Gomez Narcisa
- Mickey Ferriols Leonor Rivera
- Roeder Camanag Basilio
- Cloyd Robinson Fraile 2
- Bey Vito Don Dorolco Onjunco
- Richard Merck The Propagandist
- Fritz Ynfante Professor - Anatomy Class
- Troy Martino The Propagandist
- Kokoy Palma The Propagandist
- Toto Natividad KKK Benefactor
- Rowena Basco Trinidad
- Gilbert Onida The Propagandist
- Alexis Santaren Olive
- Gregg de Guzman The Propagandist
- Dominic Guinto Young Rizal
More from Marilou Diaz-Abaya
More films directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Noon At Ngayon, New Moon, Reef Hunters and Redeem Her Honor.
José Rizal Plot Summary
What happens in José Rizal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1896, Cesar Montano portrays Jose Rizal, who is imprisoned in Fort Santiago for his dissident activities, while in a nearby field in Balintawak, Ronnie Lazaro embodies Andres Bonifacio as he and his fellow Katipunan rebels tear their cedulas to signal a rising cry for freedom from Spanish rule. The film follows a tense, intertwined path between Rizal’s intellect and Bonifacio’s rising zeal, tracing how these separate currents converge into a broader struggle for independence.
Full summary
The whole story of José Rizal, scene by scene
José Rizal Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Jose Rizal Movie Trailer
- Trailer Jose Rizal 1998 Alternate Trailer
- Trailer Jose Rizal OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER | Cesar Montano | Cinemalaya 2024
- Trailer Jose Rizal (DIGITALLY RESTORED AND REMASTERED) OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER | Jose Rizal
How Well Do You Know José Rizal?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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José Rizal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of José Rizal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is José Rizal?
José Rizal runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
When was José Rizal released?
José Rizal was released on December 25, 1998.
Who directed José Rizal?
José Rizal was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
More films by Marilou Diaz-Abaya Who is in the cast of José Rizal?
José Rizal stars Cesar Montano as José Rizal, Jaime Fabregas as Luis Taviel de Andrade and Ronnie Lazaro as Andres Bonifacio, among 52 credited actors.
Does José Rizal have a post-credit scene?
No. José Rizal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is José Rizal in?
The original language of José Rizal is Tagalog.
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