Michael the Brave

Michael the Brave

72% | Feb 13, 1971 | War, Drama, History

An epic fresco depicting the reign (1593-1601) of Mihai Pătrașcu (better known as "Mihai Viteazul" / "Michael the Brave"), the famous prince who united the three provinces: Transalpine Vallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia, into the country of Romania, at the end of the 16th century (1599-1601) against the opposition of the Ottoman and Austrian Empires, this movie features large scale battle scenes mixed with political intrigues, murderous treachery, and family drama.

Featured Cast

Sergiu Nicolaescu
Director
Titus Popovici
Writer

Cast

Mihai Viteazul
Amza Pellea
Mihai Viteazul
Sigismund Báthory
Ion Besoiu
Sigismund Báthory
Mother of Mihai Viteazul
Olga Tudorache
Mother of Mihai Viteazul
Countess Rossanna Viventini
Irina Gărdescu
Countess Rossanna Viventini
Cardinal Andrew Báthory
György Kovács
Cardinal Andrew Báthory

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