Michael the Brave (1971)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Sergiu Nicolaescu
  • Profile picture of Amza Pellea
    Mihai Viteazul Amza Pellea
  • Profile picture of Ion Besoiu
    Sigismund Báthory Ion Besoiu
  • Profile picture of Olga Tudorache
    Mother of Mihai Viteazul Olga Tudorache
  • Profile picture of Irina Gărdescu
    Countess Rossanna Viventini Irina Gărdescu
  • Profile picture of György Kovács
    Cardinal Andrew Báthory György Kovács
  • Profile picture of Sergiu Nicolaescu
    Ottoman Vizier Selim Pasha Sergiu Nicolaescu
  • Profile picture of Nicolae Secăreanu
    Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha Nicolae Secăreanu
  • Profile picture of Ilarion Ciobanu
    Stroe Buzescu Ilarion Ciobanu

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