Michael the Brave

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.

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu

Cast: Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu, György Kovács, Sergiu Nicolaescu, Nicolae Secăreanu, Ilarion Ciobanu

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.