Fire Over England (1937)

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.

Directed by: William K. Howard

Cast: Flora Robson, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Banks, Raymond Massey

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War

Rating: 6.6/10

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