
Fire Over England
60.00%
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March 5, 1937
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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 Crew
Clemence Dane
Screenplay
Alexander Korda
Producer
William K. Howard
Director
Cast

Flora Robson
Queen Elizabeth I of England

Raymond Massey
King Philip II of Spain

Leslie Banks
The Earl of Leicester

Laurence Olivier
Michael Ingolby

Vivien Leigh
Cynthia