Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard ToddSir Walter Raleigh | Sir Walter Raleigh |
 Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth I | Queen Elizabeth I |
 Joan CollinsBeth Throgmorton | Beth Throgmorton |
 Jay RobinsonChadwick | Chadwick |
 Herbert MarshallLord Leicester | Lord Leicester |
 Dan O'HerlihyLord Derry | Lord Derry |
 Robert DouglasSir Christopher Hatton | Sir Christopher Hatton |
 Romney BrentFrench Ambassador | French Ambassador |
 Leslie ParrishAnne | Anne |
 Lisa DanielsMary | Mary |
 Gertrude AstorLady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group | Lady-in-Waiting - 2nd Group |
 Rod TaylorCpl. Gwilym | Cpl. Gwilym |
 Noel DraytonTailor | Tailor |