Fire Over England
“A thrilling tale of love and danger— that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart!”
Synopsis
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.
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Fire Over England - Trailer (1937)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-17
Top Cast
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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
Morton Selten
Lord Burleigh
Tamara Desni
Elena
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Clemence Dane, Sergei Nolbandov
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Fire Over England
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Clemence Dane, Sergei Nolbandov, A.E.W. Mason
Richard Addinsell
James Wong Howe
Jack Dennis
Erich Pommer, Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Erich Pommer
Producer
Alexander Korda
Producer
Clemence Dane
Screenplay
Sergei Nolbandov
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Jack Dennis
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Over England
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fire Over England about?
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.
Who directed Fire Over England?
Fire Over England was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Fire Over England?
The principal cast of Fire Over England includes Flora Robson, Raymond Massey, Leslie Banks, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh.
When was Fire Over England released and how long is it?
Fire Over England was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Fire Over England?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fire Over England was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is Fire Over England based on a book or true story?
Fire Over England is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.E.W. Mason".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fire Over England?
Fire Over England holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).