
Michael the Brave
73.00%|February 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 Crew
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Director
Titus Popovici
Writer
Mircea Vodă
Makeup Artist
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