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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 Crew

Sergiu Nicolaescu
Director
Titus Popovici
Writer

Cast

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Amza Pellea
Mihai Viteazul
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Ion Besoiu
Sigismund Báthory
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Olga Tudorache
Mother of Mihai Viteazul
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Irina Gărdescu
Countess Rossanna Viventini
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György Kovács
Cardinal Andrew Báthory

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