Rizal in Dapitan
Rizal sa Dapitan
Synopsis
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country.
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Albert Martinez
Jose Rizal
Amanda Page
Josephine Bracken
Roy Alvarez
Capt. Carnicero
Jaime Fabregas
Father Sanchez
Candy Pangilinan
Maria
Tess Dumpit
Narcisa
Nonie Buencamino
Pio Valenzuela
Soliman Cruz
Pablo Mercado
Rustica Carpio
Teodora Alonzo
Carelle Manuela
Manuela Orlac
Junell Hernando
Joselito
Cris Michelena
Father Obach
Kanakan-Balintagos
Blind man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tikoy Aguiluz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lualhati Bautista, Mirana Medina-Bhunjun, Vic Torres, Noel Vera, Jose F. Lacaba
- Original Score
- Jaime Fabregas
- Original Title
- Rizal sa Dapitan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mov-Pix International Pictures, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tikoy Aguiluz
Lualhati Bautista, Mirana Medina-Bhunjun, Vic Torres, Noel Vera, Jose F. Lacaba
Jaime Fabregas
Mirana Medina-Bhunjun
Tikoy Aguiluz
Department Leadership Roster
Lualhati Bautista
Screenplay
Mirana Medina-Bhunjun
Screenplay
Vic Torres
Screenplay
Noel Vera
Screenplay
Jose F. Lacaba
Screenplay
Tikoy Aguiluz
Director
Tikoy Aguiluz
Producer
Mirana Medina-Bhunjun
Editor
Judy Lou de Pio
Production Design
Presly Ruiz
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rizal in Dapitan
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What is Rizal in Dapitan about?
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country.
Who directed Rizal in Dapitan?
Rizal in Dapitan was directed by Tikoy Aguiluz.
Who stars in Rizal in Dapitan?
The principal cast of Rizal in Dapitan includes Albert Martinez, Amanda Page, Roy Alvarez, Jaime Fabregas, Candy Pangilinan.
When was Rizal in Dapitan released and how long is it?
Rizal in Dapitan was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Rizal in Dapitan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rizal in Dapitan was composed by Jaime Fabregas.