
Third World Hero 2000
"Do you admire Rizal or you do not care?"
Overview
Two filmmakers try to create a film venturing on the life of Jose Rizal. Before they do that, they try to investigate on the heroism of the Philippine national hero. Of particular focus is his supposed retraction of his views against the Roman Catholic Church during the Spanish regime in the Philippines which he expressed primarily through his two novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The investigation was done mainly by "interviewing" key individuals in the life of Rizal such as his mot
Director: Mike de Leon
Cast

Ricky Davao
Filmmaker 1

Joel Torre
Jose Rizal

Cris Villanueva
Filmmaker 2

Daria Ramirez
DoΓ±a Teodora Alonso

Rio Locsin
Trinidad "Trining" Rizal

Cherry Pie Picache
Narcisa Rizal

Joonee Gamboa
Paciano Rizal
Lara Fabregas
Josephine Bracken

Lui Manansala
Maria Rizal
Ed Rocha
Padre Balaguer