During the reign of Elizabeth I, a young man's fervent devotion to the crown and to his sweetheart, a lady-in-waiting, lead him to battle for England's victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588..
If you have a thing for black-and-white historical dramas where everyone talks like they’re reading a particularly stern letter, you might find something to like here. If you prefer your history movies to have, say, a pulse, you’ll probably find this a bit of a slog. It’s definitely not for the casual viewer who wants ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William K. Howard
Maurice Elvey
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"If you have a thing for black-and-white historical dramas where everyone talks like they’re reading a particularly stern letter, you might find something to like here. If you prefer your history movies to have, say, a pulse, you’ll probably find this a bit of a slog. It’s definitely not for the casual viewer who wants quick action, but if you’re a fan of watching Olivier when he was young and full of that specific, intense energy, it’s worth a look. The movie is mostly about the Spanish Armada,..."
Sergei Nolbandov, A.E.W. Mason, Clemence Dane
United Kingdom
Adventure, Romance, History
