Fire Over England
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Originally released in 1937. Fire Over England is a history/drama film. directed by William K. Howard.
Starring Flora Robson, Raymond Massey, and Leslie Banks
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Flora Robson
as Queen Elizabeth I of England
Raymond Massey
as King Philip II of Spain
Leslie Banks
as The Earl of Leicester
Laurence Olivier
as Michael Ingolby
Vivien Leigh
as Cynthia
Morton Selten
as Lord Burleigh
Tamara Desni
as Elena
Lyn Harding
as Sir Richard Ingolby
George Thirlwell
as Mr. Lawrence Gregory
Henry Oscar
as Spanish Ambassador
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Over England about?
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 Engla...
Who directed Fire Over England?
Fire Over England was directed by William K. Howard.
How long is Fire Over England?
Fire Over England has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Fire Over England released?
Fire Over England was released on March 5, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fire Over England?
The main cast of Fire Over England includes Flora Robson, Raymond Massey, Leslie Banks, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh.