Movie Description
Fire Over England
(1937)Overview
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
- Director : William K. Howard
- Producer : Alexander Korda,Erich Pommer
- Editor : Jack Dennis
- Cast : Flora Robson,Raymond Massey,Leslie Banks,Laurence Olivier,Vivien Leigh,Morton Selten,Tamara Desni,Lyn Harding,George Thirlwell,Henry Oscar,Robert Rendel,Robert Newton,Donald Calthrop,Charles Carson,James Mason,Howard Douglas,Cecil Mainwaring,Francis de Wolff,Graham Cheswright,A. Corney Grain,Laurence Hanray,Roy Russell,Evelyn Ankers,Norma Varden
Cast
Queen Elizabeth I of England
King Philip II of Spain
The Earl of Leicester
Michael Ingolby
Cynthia
Lord Burleigh
Elena
Sir Richard Ingolby
Mr. Lawrence Gregory
Spanish Ambassador
Don Miguel
Don Pedro
Don Escobal
Adm. Valdez
Hillary Vane
Lord Amberley
Lord Illingworth
Sir James Tarleton
Mr. Joseph Maddison
Hatton
French Ambassador
Sir Humphrey Cooper
Lady-in-Waiting
Elena's Governess (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleFire Over England
Status Released
Release Information
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1937-03-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesLondon Films Productions
Genres
- History
- Drama
- Romance
