Michael the Brave
Mihai Viteazul
1971, Film, 203 min, Action, Biography, Drama, Romanian, Romania, MoviePedia score 72
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.
Directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu
Cast
- Amza Pellea as Michael the Brave
- Ion Besoiu as Prince Sigismund Báthory of Transylvania
- Olga Tudorache as Mother of Mihai Viteazul
- Irina Gardescu as Countess Rossanna Viventini
- György Kovács as Cardinal Andrew Báthory
- Sergiu Nicolaescu as Ottoman Vizier Selim Pasha
- Nicolae Secăreanu as Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha
- Ilarion Ciobanu as Stroe Buzescu
- Aurel Rogalschi as Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II
- Ioana Bulca as Princess Stanca
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