Il Re dei Sette Mari (1963)
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Set during the time of the brilliant Queen Elizabeth I of England, this adventure tale is loosely based on the exploits of Sir Francis Drake (Rod Taylor). He was one of the Queen's leading commanders in the battles with Spain over the gold of the New World. Drake is shown wearing several hats, so to speak. He is a pirate who has no problems about raiding Spanish gold arsenals. He is a military commander who plans and executes naval battles with the Spanish armada -- and wins. He is a diplomat who knows how to maneuver in courtly circles -- but that does not stop him from trashing a Spanish-backed plan to assassinate the Queen. Although this costume drama by Rudolph Maté is not without a few minor flaws, Drake's adventures should entertain most audiences, especially the younger set. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Rod Taylor - Sir Francis Drake
- Irene Worth - Elizabeth I
- Basil Dignam - Sir Francis Walsingham
- Esmeralda Ruspoli - Mary of Scotland
- Gianni Solaro - Admiral Medina Sidonie
- Umberto Raho - King Philip of Spain
- Mario Girotti
- Aldo Bufi-Landi - Vigeois
- Keith Michell - Malcolm Marsh
- Anthony Dawson - Burleigh
- Edy Vessel - Arabella
- Arturo Dominici - Mendoza
- Adriano Vitale - Recalde
- Luciana Gilli - Indian Wife
- Marco Guglielmi - Fletcher
- Director(s):
- Primo Zeglio, Rudolph Maté
- Writer(s):
- George St. George, Filippo Sanjust, Lindsay Galloway
- Producer(s):
- Paolo Moffa
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