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Fire Over England (1937)

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.

  • History
  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Flora RobsonFlora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I of England
  • Photo of Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyKing Philip II of Spain
  • Photo of Leslie BanksLeslie BanksThe Earl of Leicester
  • Photo of Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierMichael Ingolby
  • Photo of Vivien LeighVivien LeighCynthia
  • Photo of Morton SeltenMorton SeltenLord Burleigh
  • Photo of Tamara DesniTamara DesniElena
  • Photo of Lyn HardingLyn HardingSir Richard Ingolby
  • Photo of George ThirlwellGeorge ThirlwellMr. Lawrence Gregory
  • Photo of Henry OscarHenry OscarSpanish Ambassador

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