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.
Queen Elizabeth I of England
King Philip II of Spain
The Earl of Leicester
Michael Ingolby
Cynthia
Lord Burleigh
Elena
Sir Richard Ingolby
Mr. Lawrence Gregory
Spanish Ambassador
Don Miguel
Don Pedro
Don Escobal
Adm. Valdez
Hillary Vane
Lord Amberley
Lord Illingworth
Sir James Tarleton
Mr. Joseph Maddison
Hatton
French Ambassador
Sir Humphrey Cooper
Lady-in-Waiting
Elena's Governess (uncredited)
Spanish Inquisition Representative (uncredited)