Laurence Olivier
Michael Ingolby
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With Flora Robson, Raymond Massey, Leslie Banks, Laurence Olivier. During the reign of Elizabeth I, a young man's fervent devotion to the crown and to his sweetheart, a lady-in-waiting, lead him to battle for England's victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588.
- (2K)
- Adventure, History, Romance
- William K. Howard
- 1937-03-05
Fire Over England is a 1937 London Film Productions film drama, notable for providing the first pairing of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. It was directed by William K. Howard and written by Clemence Dane, nominally from the 1936 novel Fire Over England by AEW Mason.
A 1937 London Film Productions film drama, notable for providing the first pairing of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.
- 89 min
- 12.1K
- Lucky Dip Cinema
Synopsis. In 1587, England is in danger of being overwhelmed by powerful Spain, with its ruthless inquisition and mighty Armada. The English queen, Elizabeth, who is much loved by her loyal subjects, is forced to walk a dangerous diplomatic line between maintaining friendship with King Philip of Spain and supporting English seamen such as Sir ...
- William K. Howard, Walter O'kelly
- Flora Robson
Michael Ingolby (Laurence Olivier), a naval officer whose father was killed fighting the Spanish, volunteers to go undercover in the Spanish court and learns plans are afoot to send...
- (33)
- William K. Howard
- History, Drama
- Laurence Olivier
Fire Over England (1937) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
