Michael the Brave
Release Date: 1971-02-13
Rating : 7.2/10
Duration : 203 minutes
Genres : War, Drama, History
Director : Sergiu Nicolaescu
Writer : Titus Popovici
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
Ion Besoiu
Olga Tudorache
Irina Gărdescu
György Kovács
Sergiu Nicolaescu