Michael the Brave

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Release date: February 13, 1971
Duration: 203 minutes
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Overview

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.

Starring

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Amza Pellea
Mihai Viteazul
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Ion Besoiu
Sigismund Báthory
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Olga Tudorache
Mother of Mihai Viteazul
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Irina Gărdescu
Countess Rossanna Viventini
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György Kovács
Cardinal Andrew Báthory