SYNOPSIS
Sir Walter Raleigh forms a close relationship with Elizabeth I, hoping to gain her political support to further his ambition to head an expedition to America. However, his plans are compromised by his love for one of the monarch's ladies-in-waiting. Historical drama, starring Bette Davis, Richard Todd and Joan Collins.
- Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth I
- Richard ToddSir Walter Raleigh
- Joan CollinsBeth Throgmorton
- Jay RobinsonChadwick
- Herbert MarshallLord Leicester (Robert Dudley)
- Dan O'HerlihyLord Derry
- Robert DouglasSir Christopher Hatton
- Romney BrentFrench Ambassador
- Leslie ParrishAnne
- Lisa DanielsMary
- Robert AdlerPostillion Rider
- Heather AmesTavern Maid with Derry
- Gertrude AstorLady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group
- Frank BakerPhysician
- Barry BernardPatch Eye
- Janice CarrollServing Maid
- John CostelloTown Crier
- Ashley CowanSailor
- Lisa DavisJane
- Terence de MarneyArchbishop
- Noel DraytonTailor
- Michael FerrisQueen's Guard
- Arthur Gould-PorterRandall, the Ship Builder
- A. Cameron GrantTavern Host
- Michael HadlowCarpenter