

Michael the Brave
1971, Romanian. Directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Romanian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sergiu NicolaescuDirector
- Amza PelleaMihai Viteazul
- Ion BesoiuSigismund Báthory
- Olga TudoracheMother of Mihai Viteazul
- Irina GărdescuCountess Rossanna Viventini
- György KovácsCardinal Andrew Báthory
- Sergiu NicolaescuOttoman Vizier Selim Pasha
- Nicolae SecăreanuOttoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha
- Ilarion CiobanuStroe Buzescu
- Aurel RogalschiHabsburg Emperor Rudolf II
- Ioana BulcăDoamna Stanca / Princess Stanca
- Septimiu SeverRadu Buzescu
- Florin PiersicPreda Buzescu
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1971
- Original title
- Mihai Viteazul
- Country
- France, Italy, Romania
- Written by
- Titus Popovici
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Michael the Brave: quick answers
Is Michael the Brave worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Michael the Brave?
Michael the Brave runs 203 minutes (3h 23m).
Does Michael the Brave have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Michael the Brave on?
Michael the Brave isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Michael the Brave?
If you liked Michael the Brave, try The War Below, The Scarlet and the Black, The Monuments Men.
Who directed Michael the Brave?
Michael the Brave (1971) was directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu and stars Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache.