Michael the Brave (1972)

  • NR
  • 06/30/1972 (DE)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 3h 23m

Overview

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.

Sergiu Nicolaescu

Director

Titus Popovici

Writer

Cast

Amza Pellea's headshot

Amza Pellea

Mihai Viteazul
Ion Besoiu's headshot

Ion Besoiu

Sigismund Báthory
Olga Tudorache's headshot

Olga Tudorache

Mother of Mihai Viteazul
Irina Gărdescu's headshot

Irina Gărdescu

Countess Rossanna Viventini
György Kovács's headshot

György Kovács

Cardinal Andrew Báthory
Sergiu Nicolaescu's headshot

Sergiu Nicolaescu

Ottoman Vizier Selim Pasha
Nicolae Secăreanu's headshot

Nicolae Secăreanu

Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha
Ilarion Ciobanu's headshot

Ilarion Ciobanu

Stroe Buzescu

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