Michael the Brave(1971)

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.

Genre: War, Drama, History

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu

Actors: Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gardescu, György Kovács, Sergiu Nicolaescu, Nicolae Secareanu, Ilarion Ciobanu, Aurel Rogalschi, Ioana Bulca

Release date: 1971-02-13

Country of origin: France, Italy, Romania

Length: 3h 23m

Ratings:

• 8.5/10