Fire Over England

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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