Released
Michael the Brave
February 13 1971 (over 53 years ago)Rating
73
Based on
41 reviews
- Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Runtime: 3 h 23 m
- Countries: France, Italy, Romania
- Companies: Studioul Cinematografic București, România Film
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.
