Top Cast
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John Thaw
Francis Drake
Charlotte Cornwell
Elizabeth I
Paul Darrow
Thomas Doughty
Terence Budd
John Drake
David Ryall
Sir Francis Wisingham
Paul Alexander
Ned Bright
Peter Cellier
Sir Christopher Hatton
Michael Turner
Lord Burghley
Michael Stroud
Admiral Winter
Esmond Knight
John Dee
Alan Downer
Nuno DelSilva
Roger Adamson
Fletcher, the Chaplain
Michael Irving
Vicary
Colin Matthews
English Gentleman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- John Nelson-Burton
- Original Score
- Stephen Joliffe
- Original Title
- Drake's Venture
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Westward Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Gordon Clark
John Nelson-Burton
Stephen Joliffe
David Taylor
Lawrence Gordon Clark, Terry Heet
Department Leadership Roster
John Nelson-Burton
Writer
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Producer
Stephen Joliffe
Original Music Composer
David Taylor
Editor
Jane Martin
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drake's Venture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake's Venture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drake's Venture about?
Sir Francis Drake circumnavigates the world in search of adventure and treasure.
Who directed Drake's Venture?
Drake's Venture was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Who stars in Drake's Venture?
The principal cast of Drake's Venture includes John Thaw, Charlotte Cornwell, Paul Darrow, Terence Budd, David Ryall.
When was Drake's Venture released and how long is it?
Drake's Venture was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Drake's Venture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drake's Venture was composed by Stephen Joliffe.