Michael the Brave

Michael the Brave (1971) is a war, drama film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu rated 7.3/10.

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

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

Septimiu Sever

Radu Buzescu

Florin Piersic

Preda Buzescu