Fire Over England
★ 6.2 · 1937 · 92m · History · Drama · Romance · Adventure
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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