Fire Over England
Fire Over England

Information

Release DateMarch 5, 1937
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased
ProductionLondon Films Productions
LanguagesEnglish
6.1
36 votes
Popularity1

Fire Over England

". . . A truly brilliant producer brings you a thrilling tale of love and danger that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart !"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

William K. Howard
William K. Howard

Featured Cast

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Queen Elizabeth I of England

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

King Philip II of Spain

Leslie Banks

Leslie Banks

The Earl of Leicester

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Michael Ingolby

Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh

Cynthia

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