---
title: 'José Rizal (1998)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Marilou Diaz-Abaya'
released: '1998-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 178
genres:
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'Philippines'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/jose-rizal-1998'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186257/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# José Rizal (1998)

1998 · 178 min · History · Philippines


## Synopsis

José Rizal is a 1998 Philippine epic historical drama film co-produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya from a screenplay written by Jun Lana, Ricky Lee, and Peter Ong Lim. The film was based on the true story of Filipino patriot José Rizal, who was imprisoned under the Spanish colonization and tells his story until the final day of his execution. Cesar Montano stars in the title role, with the supporting cast including Jaime Fabregas, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Gina Alajar, Pen Medina, Gloria Diaz, and Ronnie Lazaro.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Marilou Diaz-Abaya](https://cinepixo.com/people/marilou-diaz-abaya)
- **Screenplay:** [Ricky Lee](https://cinepixo.com/people/ricky-lee)
- **Producer:** [Felipe Gozon](https://cinepixo.com/people/felipe-gozon)

## Cast

- [Mickey Ferriols](https://cinepixo.com/people/mickey-ferriols)
- [Cesar Montano](https://cinepixo.com/people/cesar-montano)
- [Gloria Diaz](https://cinepixo.com/people/gloria-diaz)
- [Gardo Versoza](https://cinepixo.com/people/gardo-versoza)

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