Michael the Brave

73%% | 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

Amza Pellea
Mihai Viteazul
Ion Besoiu
Sigismund Báthory
Olga Tudorache
Mother of Mihai Viteazul
Irina Gărdescu
Countess Rossanna Viventini
György Kovács
Cardinal Andrew Báthory
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Ottoman Vizier Selim Pasha
Nicolae Secăreanu
Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha
Ilarion Ciobanu
Stroe Buzescu
Aurel Rogalschi
Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II
Ioana Bulcă
Doamna Stanca / Princess Stanca

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