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7.2 / 10(48 votes)IMDb19713h 23mFrance, Italy, Romania

Michael the Brave

Mihai Viteazul

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Mihai Viteazul (1970)

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Moscow International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sergiu Nicolaescu
Screenplay & Story
Titus Popovici
Original Score
Tiberiu Olah
Original Title
Mihai Viteazul
Country of Origin
France, Italy, Romania
Spoken Languages
Romanian
Runtime
3h 23m
Production Studios
Studioul Cinematografic București, România Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sergiu Nicolaescu

Screenplay & Story

Titus Popovici

Original Score & Music

Tiberiu Olah

Director of Photography

George Cornea

Film Editing

Yolanda Mîntulescu

Department Leadership Roster

Sergiu Nicolaescu

Sergiu Nicolaescu

Director

Titus Popovici

Titus Popovici

Writer

Yolanda Mîntulescu

Editor

Nicolae Teodoru

Production Design

Hortensia Georgescu

Costume Design

Tiberiu Olah

Tiberiu Olah

Original Music Composer

George Cornea

George Cornea

Director of Photography

Zoltán Szabó

Production Design

Mircea Milcovici

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Michael the Brave.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael the Brave

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who directed Michael the Brave?

Michael the Brave was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.

Who stars in Michael the Brave?

The principal cast of Michael the Brave includes Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu, György Kovács.

When was Michael the Brave released and how long is it?

Michael the Brave was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for Michael the Brave?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael the Brave was composed by Tiberiu Olah.