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Michael the Brave (1971)

Original title: Mihai Viteazul

1971-02-13 · 3h 23m · RO
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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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Sergiu NicolaescuDirectorTitus PopoviciWriter

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Amza PelleaAmza PelleaMihai ViteazulIon BesoiuIon BesoiuSigismund BáthoryOlga TudoracheOlga TudoracheMother of Mihai ViteazulIrina GărdescuIrina GărdescuCountess Rossanna ViventiniGyörgy KovácsGyörgy KovácsCardinal Andrew BáthorySergiu NicolaescuSergiu NicolaescuOttoman Vizier Selim PashaNicolae SecăreanuNicolae SecăreanuOttoman Grand Vizier Sinan PashaIlarion CiobanuIlarion CiobanuStroe BuzescuAurel RogalschiAurel RogalschiHabsburg Emperor Rudolf IIIoana BulcăIoana BulcăDoamna Stanca / Princess StancaSeptimiu SeverSeptimiu SeverRadu BuzescuFlorin PiersicFlorin PiersicPreda Buzescu

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What is Michael the Brave about?

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.

How long is Michael the Brave?

Michael the Brave has a runtime of 203 minutes.