José Rizal (film)
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 Theatrical poster of the movie |
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| Directed by | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Produced by | Gilberto Duavit Felipe Gozon Menardo Jimenez |
| Written by | Ricky Lee Jun Lana Peter Ong Lim |
| Starring | Cesar Montano Joel Torre Jaime Fabregas Gloria Diaz Gardo Versoza Pen Medina Mickey Ferriols |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
| Cinematography | Rody Lacap |
| Editing by | Jess Navarro Manet Dayrit |
| Distributed by | GMA Films |
| Release date(s) | June 12, 1998 (as part of the Philippine Centennial celebrations) December 25, 1998 (theatrical release) |
| Running time | 178 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog, English, Spanish |
| Budget | PhP.80 million (estimated) |
| Box office | PhP.96 million |
José Rizal is a 1998 Filipino biographical film of the Philippine national hero José Rizal directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and starring Cesar Montano as José Rizal.
At the time of its release, it was the most expensive film in the history of Philippine cinema with a budget of over PhP.80 million. The film was an official entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. Upon release, the film met a universal critical acclaim.
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[edit] Plot
Accused of treason, Dr. José Rizal (Cesar Montano) awaits trial and meets with his government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade (Jaime Fabregas).
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 his life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused is not only innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an ordinary 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 awaits in the wings. Blood is shed when the Katipunan, founded by Andres Bonifacio (Gardo Versoza), attacks the Spaniards and Father Rodriguez who order the execution of Jose Rizal.
[edit] Cast
Below are the list of actors and actresses seen on the film José Rizal.[1]
| Actor/Actress | Role |
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| Cesar Montano | José Rizal |
| Joel Torre | Crisostomo Ibarra/Simoun |
| Gloria Diaz | Teodora Alonso |
| Jaime Fabregas | Luis Taviel de Andrade |
| Gardo Versoza | Andrés Bonifacio |
| Monique Wilson | Maria Clara |
| Chin Chin Gutierrez | Josephine Bracken |
| Mickey Ferriols | Leonor Rivera |
| Pen Medina | Paciano Rizal |
| Peque Gallaga | Archbishop Bernardo Nozaleda, O.P. |
| Bon Vibar | Ramón Blanco |
| Subas Herrero | Alcocer |
| Tony Mabesa | Camilo de Polavieja |
| Alexis Santaren | Olive |
| Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos | Father Villaclara, S.J. |
[edit] Awards and nominations
*1998 Metro Manila Film Festival
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- Best Picture
- Best Actor (Cesar Montano)
- Best Director (Marilou Diaz-Abaya)
- Best Supporting Actor (Jaime Fabregas)
- Best Supporting Actress (Gloria Diaz)
- Best Screenplay (Ricardo Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim)
- Best Original Story
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Production Design (Leo Abaya)
- Best Special Effects (Mark Ambat of Optima Digital)
- Best Makeup (Denni Yrastorza Tan)
- Best Musical Score (Nonong Buencamino)
- Best Movie Theme Song (Nonong Buencamino for "Awit ni Maria Clara")
- Best Festival Float
- Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award.
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- Best Picture
- Best Actor (Cesar Montano)
- Best Director (Marilou Diaz-Abaya)
- Best Supporting Actor (Jaime Fabregas)
- Best Cinematography (Rody Lacap)
- Best Editing (Jess Navarro and Manet A. Dayrit)
- Best Movie Theme Song (Nonong Buencamino for "Awit ni Maria Clara")
- Best Musical Direction (Nonong Buencamino)
- Best Production Design (Leo Abaya)
- Best Screenplay (Ricardo Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim)
- Best Special Effects (Rolando Santo Domingo)
*1999 Gawad Urian Awards
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- Best Direction (Marilou Diaz-Abaya)
- Best Cinematography (Rody Lacap)
- Best Music (Nonong Buencamino)
- Best Production Design (Leo Abaya)
- Best Sound (Albert Michael Idioma)
- Best actress (Gorgonia Del Rivaera)
- Best Supporting Actor (Jaime Fabregas)
Year (Nonong Buencamino)
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- Production Designer of the Year (Leo Abaya)
- Sound Engineering of the Year (Albert Michael Idioma)
The film has been screened and ran in competition in different film festivals worldwide and included in the Official Selection for Panorama in the Berlin International Film Festival (1998). It also won 2nd runner-up in the Audience Award of the Toronto Filmfest and the Chicago International Film Festival.
[edit] Release
The series was released onto DVD-format and VCD-format by GMA Records.
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