Michael the Brave(1971)
Mihai Viteazul
Michael the Brave Synopsis
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.
Michael the Brave (1971) is a war, drama and history film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, released on February 13, 1971 with a runtime of 3h 23m. It stars Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache and Irina Gărdescu. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergiu Nicolaescu
- Writers:
- Titus Popovici
- Cinematographer:
- George Cornea
- Composer:
- Tiberiu Olah
- Production:
- Studioul Cinematografic București, România Film
- Status:
- Released
Michael the Brave (1971) Trailer
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Michael the Brave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amza Pellea
as Mihai Viteazul
Ion Besoiu
as Sigismund Báthory
Olga Tudorache
as Mother of Mihai Viteazul
Irina Gărdescu
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
Aurel Rogalschi
as Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II
Ioana Bulcă
as Doamna Stanca / Princess Stanca
Septimiu Sever
as Radu Buzescu
Florin Piersic
as Preda Buzescu
Key crew
Directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, written by Titus Popovici.
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Michael the Brave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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Michael the Brave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Michael the Brave online?
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Michael the Brave (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Michael the Brave?
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The main cast of Michael the Brave (1971) includes Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu and György Kovács. The film was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Michael the Brave released?
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Michael the Brave was released on February 13, 1971 and runs for 3h 23m.
Is Michael the Brave worth watching?
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Michael the Brave (1971) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Michael the Brave?
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