Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: March 5, 1937
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genres: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.2/10 (37 votes)
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Cast

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

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

Francis de Wolff
Sir James Tarleton

Evelyn Ankers
Lady-in-Waiting

Norma Varden
Elena's Governess (uncredited)








