Michael the Brave (1971)
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.
Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 203 min
Release Date: February 13, 1971
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
Screenplay
Music: Tiberiu Olah
Cinematography: George Cornea
Editing: Yolanda Mîntulescu
Production: Studioul Cinematografic București, România Film
Country: France, Italy, Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michael the Brave about?
- 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.
- Who directed Michael the Brave?
- Michael the Brave was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
- Who stars in Michael the Brave?
- Michael the Brave stars Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu, György Kovács, Sergiu Nicolaescu.
- How long is Michael the Brave?
- Michael the Brave has a runtime of 3h 23m (203 minutes).
- What genre is Michael the Brave?
- Michael the Brave is a War, Drama, History film.
- Where was Michael the Brave produced?
- Michael the Brave was produced in France, Italy, Romania.