HistoryDramaRomance

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.

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Credits

Flora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I of England

Raymond MasseyKing Philip II of Spain

Leslie BanksThe Earl of Leicester

Laurence OlivierMichael Ingolby

Vivien LeighCynthia