Fire Over England
A thrilling tale of love and danger— that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart!
NR 1937 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · History, Drama, Romance, Adventure
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.
Directed by William K. Howard · Written by Clemence Dane
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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 -
Morton Selten Lord Burleigh -
Tamara Desni Elena -
Lyn Harding Sir Richard Ingolby - G George Thirlwell Mr. Lawrence Gregory
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Henry Oscar Spanish Ambassador -
Robert Rendel Don Miguel -
Robert Newton Don Pedro
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