Fire Over England 1937
Fire Over England
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 5 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Queen Elizabeth I of England
... King Philip II of Spain
... The Earl of Leicester
... Michael Ingolby
... Cynthia
... Lord Burleigh
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See All 1 Reviews20 Jun 2022 by CinemaSerf
If anyone ever doubted the kind of actor Laurence Olivier was going to become, then they need only watch this and it is as plain as can be. Here, his over-acting (and singing) in the role of Michael Ingleby rather badly dates this otherwise quite entertaining recounting of the build up to the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade Elizabethan England. Flora Robson always did carry off the role of a monarch well and Morton Selten (reputedly a child of Edward VII), Vivien Leigh and a slightly camp Leslie Banks serve well in support. Look out for early appearances by James Mason and Robert Newton.
Release Date:
Mar 05, 1937 (United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 32`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Status:
Released
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Fire Over England
If anyone ever doubted the kind of actor Laurence Olivier was going to become, then they need only watch this and it is as plain as can be. Here, his over-acting (and singing) in the role of Michael Ingleby rather badly dates this otherwise quite entertaining recounting of the build up to the Spanish Armada's attempt to invade Elizabethan England. Flora Robson always did carry off the role of a monarch well and Morton Selten (reputedly a child of Edward VII), Vivien Leigh and a slightly camp Leslie Banks serve well in support. Look out for early appearances by James Mason and Robert Newton.
Cast & Crew of
Fire Over England
Directors & Credit Writers
... Assistant Director
... Assistant Director
... Director
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
ACG
A. Corney Grain... Hatton