Fire Over England

Fire Over England

60% | Mar 05, 1937 | History, Drama, Romance

The film is a historical drama set during the reign of Elizabeth I (Flora Robson), focusing on the English defeat of the Spanish Armada, whence the title. In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at the breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I, British sea raiders such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen bringing gold from the New World.

Featured Cast

Clemence Dane
Screenplay
Alexander Korda
Producer

Cast

Queen Elizabeth I of England
Flora Robson
Queen Elizabeth I of England
King Philip II of Spain
Raymond Massey
King Philip II of Spain
The Earl of Leicester
Leslie Banks
The Earl of Leicester
Michael Ingolby
Laurence Olivier
Michael Ingolby
Cynthia
Vivien Leigh
Cynthia

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