Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersIndependent Spirit AwardsWomen's History MonthSXSWSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Sir Francis Drake

  • TV Series
  • 1961–19621961–1962
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
139
YOUR RATING
Sir Francis Drake (1961)
AdventureFamily
The adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorat... Read allThe adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorations of many far off lands.The adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his explorations of many far off lands.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
139
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Terence Morgan
    • Jean Kent
    • Michael Crawford
  • Stars
    • Terence Morgan
    • Jean Kent
    • Michael Crawford
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Episodes26

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated1 Season

    Photos7

    Patrick Allen and Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Michael Crawford and Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Jean Kent and Terence Morgan in Sir Francis Drake (1961)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Terence Morgan
    Terence Morgan
    • Sir Francis Drake…
    Jean Kent
    Jean Kent
    • Queen Elizabeth I
    Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford
    • John Drake
    Milton Reid
    Milton Reid
    • Diego
    Howard Lang
    • Grenville
    Ewan Roberts
    Ewan Roberts
    • Munro…
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • Mendoza - The Spanish Ambassador…
    Patrick McLoughlin
    • Richard Trevelyan
    Peter Diamond
    Peter Diamond
    • Bosun…
    Richard Warner
    Richard Warner
    • Walsingham
    Glynn Edwards
    Glynn Edwards
    • Martin…
    Leon Peers
    • Alencon…
    William Dexter
    • Lambert
    William Lucas
    William Lucas
    • Count Julio
    Victor Maddern
    Victor Maddern
    • Brewer…
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Almighty Jones…
    Alex Scott
    Alex Scott
    • Don Pedro
    Marshall Jones
    Marshall Jones
    • Cooper…
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Adventures of Robin Hood
    7.6
    The Adventures of Robin Hood
    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
    7.0
    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
    William Tell
    7.2
    William Tell
    Sword of Freedom
    7.7
    Sword of Freedom
    The Phantom Creeps
    4.7
    The Phantom Creeps
    Danny the Dragon
    6.8
    Danny the Dragon
    The Scarlet Pimpernel
    7.0
    The Scarlet Pimpernel
    Jason and the Argonauts
    7.3
    Jason and the Argonauts

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The 102 foot long replica of Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, had been converted in 1954 from an old coastal sea-defence vessel and for many years was a tourist attraction in the harbour at Brixham in Devon, as well as being used for film and television. It cost £25,000. On November 9 1987 she was being towed by the tugboat Pendragon to Dartmouth Harbour to have a new keel fitted when she began taking on water. 55mph winds and 9 foot waves made the rescue of the crew on board difficult, and it was impossible to save the ship which foundered in the River Dart. A new replica was built using an old Thames barge, and once more moored at Brixham.
    • Connections
      Featured in Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Ray Harryhausen 2/2 (2014)

    User reviews10

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Classic TV at its best
    I am so pleased that (in the UK) the Talking Pictures channel is running the whole of this series. Like some of the other contributors I haven't seen them since I was a nipper but they must have made a big impression on my young mind as the music and sets are so familiar.

    Its also fascinating to spot guest stars in early roles - Michael Anderson Jnr, Michael Crawford, Nanette Newman, David McCallum, Howard Lang, and of all people the bloke from 'Play School' Brian Cant who played a small part in one episode, to name but a few.

    They don't make them like this anymore . . .
    helpful•2
    0
    • cgrant-25592
    • Sep 3, 2020

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • June 24, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sir Francis Drake - Der Pirat der Königin
    • Filming locations
      • Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Sir Francis Drake (1961)
    Top Gap
    What is the English language plot outline for Sir Francis Drake (1961)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit pageAdd episode

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.