United States / Jan 08, 1937 / NR / Los Angeles, California
. . . A truly brilliant producer brings you a thrilling tale of love and danger that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart !
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lyn Harding | Sir Richard Ingolby |
| George Thirlwell | Mr. Lawrence Gregory |
| Henry Oscar | Spanish Ambassador |
| Robert Rendel | Don Miguel |
| Robert Newton | Don Pedro |
| Donald Calthrop | Don Escobal |
| Charles Carson | Adm. Valdez |
| James Mason | Hillary Vane |
| Howard Douglas | Lord Amberley |
| Cecil Mainwaring | Lord Illingworth |
| Francis de Wolff | Sir James Tarleton |
| Graham Cheswright | Mr. Joseph Maddison |
| A. Corney Grain | Hatton |
| Laurence Hanray | French Ambassador |
| Roy Russell | Sir Humphrey Cooper |
| Evelyn Ankers | Lady-in-Waiting |
| Norma Varden | Elena's Governess (uncredited) |
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| Ralph Truman | Spanish Inquisition Representative (uncredited) |
Genres
HistoryDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fire Over England |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | London Films Productions |
| Release date | 5 marzo 1937 |
| Production | Erich Pommer, Alexander Korda |
| Writer | A.E.W. Mason, Clemence Dane, Sergei Nolbandov |
| Editing | Jack Dennis |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Assistant directors | Wilfred O'Kelly, René Clair, William K. Howard |
| Camera operators | James Wong Howe |
| Additional photography | James Wong Howe |
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| Production design | Lazare Meerson |
| Art direction | Lazare Meerson |
| Set decoration | Lazare Meerson |
| Music | Richard Addinsell, A.W. Watkins |
| Sound | Richard Addinsell, A.W. Watkins |
| Costume design | René Hubert |
| Makeup | René Hubert |
| Hairstyling | René Hubert |
Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Feb 25, 1937 / London
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 05, 1937
TV
Germany / May 27, 1981
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