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.

Directed by: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Written by: Ricardo Lee & Jun Robles Lana & Peter Ong Lim
Release date: 1998-12-25
Runtime: 178 minutes
Tagline: What matters death if one dies for what one loves, for native land and cherished ones?
Cast:
Cesar Montano Cesar Montano
José Rizal 
Joel Torre Joel Torre
Ibarra / Simoun 
Jaime Fabregas Jaime Fabregas
Luis Taviel de Andrade 
Gloria Diaz Gloria Diaz
Teodora Alonso 
Gardo Versoza Gardo Versoza
Andres Bonifacio 
Monique Wilson Monique Wilson
Maria Clara 
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