Michael the Brave (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1971, Michael the Brave is a drama, war and history film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 203 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Michael the Brave stars Amza Pellea as Mihai Viteazul, Ion Besoiu as Sigismund Báthory, Olga Tudorache as Mother of Mihai Viteazul and Irina Gărdescu as Countess Rossanna Viventini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Michael the Brave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Michael the Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Michael the Brave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Michael the Brave (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Michael the Brave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Michael the Brave worth watching?
- Michael the Brave holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Michael the Brave?
- Michael the Brave stars Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu and György Kovács.
- When was Michael the Brave released?
- Michael the Brave was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 203 minutes.