Michael the Brave
Released: February 13, 1971Runtime: 203 minLanguage: RO
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.
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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
Gyorgy Kovacs
as Cardinal Andrew Báthory
Sergiu Nicolaescu
as Ottoman Vizier Selim Pasha
Nicolae Secareanu
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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