Movie

Third World Hero

“Do you admire Rizal or you do not care?”

★ 7.9(7)20001h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Mike de Leon
Release date: 2000-02-16
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Philippines
Studio: Cinema Artists

About Third World Hero

Third World Hero is a 2000 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Mike de Leon, starring Ricky Davao, Joel Torre and Cris Villanueva. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Third World Hero in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 mother Teodora Alonso, his siblings Paciano, Trinidad, and Narcisa, his love interest and supposed wife Josephine Bracken, and the Jesuit priest who supposedly witnessed Rizal's retraction, Fr. Balaguer. Eventually, the two filmmakers would end up "interviewing" Rizal himself to get to the bottom of the issue.

Cast

Ricky Davao

Filmmaker 1

Joel Torre

Jose Rizal

Cris Villanueva

Filmmaker 2

Daria Ramirez

Doña 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

Jay Españo

Pio Valenzuela

Bon Vibar

Padre Vilaclara

Themes & keywords

philippinesfilm in film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Third World Hero in Mexico?+

Third World Hero is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Third World Hero on Netflix?+

Third World Hero is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Third World Hero?+

Third World Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Third World Hero?+

Third World Hero stars Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez and Rio Locsin.

When did Third World Hero come out?+

Third World Hero is a 2000 movie directed by Mike de Leon.

What genre is Third World Hero?+

Third World Hero is Drama and History film.

Who directed Third World Hero?+

Third World Hero was directed by Mike de Leon.