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Sharpe

Sharpe's Rifles

  • Episode aired May 5, 1993
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 42m
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In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,758
120
  • Director
    • Tom Clegg
  • Writers
    • Eoghan Harris
    • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Bean
    • Assumpta Serna
    • Brian Cox
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Clegg
  • Writers
    • Eoghan Harris
    • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Bean
    • Assumpta Serna
    • Brian Cox
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    • 36User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Lt. Richard Sharpeas Lt. Richard Sharpe
    Assumpta Serna
    Assumpta Serna
    • Teresa Morenoas Teresa Moreno
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Maj. Hoganas Maj. Hogan
    Daragh O'Malley
    Daragh O'Malley
    • Sgt. Patrick Harperas Sgt. Patrick Harper
    David Troughton
    David Troughton
    • Sir Arthur Wellesleyas Sir Arthur Wellesley
    Simón Andreu
    Simón Andreu
    • Maj. Vivaras Maj. Vivar
    Michael Mears
    Michael Mears
    • Francis Cooperas Francis Cooper
    John Tams
    John Tams
    • Daniel Hagmanas Daniel Hagman
    Jason Salkey
    Jason Salkey
    • Harrisas Harris
    Paul Trussell
    • Isiah Tongueas Isiah Tongue
    Lyndon Davies
    Lyndon Davies
    • Ben Perkinsas Ben Perkins
    Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes
    • Major Dunnettas Major Dunnett
    Tim Bentinck
    Tim Bentinck
    • Captain Murrayas Captain Murray
    Richard Ireson
    • Sgt. Williamsas Sgt. Williams
    Martin Jacobs
    • Maj. William Lawfordas Maj. William Lawford
    Malcolm Jamieson
    Malcolm Jamieson
    • Colonel de L'Eclinas Colonel de L'Eclin
    Anthony Hyde
    • Man in Blackas Man in Black
    Jack McKenzie
    Jack McKenzie
    • Mr. Parkeras Mr. Parker
    • Director
      • Tom Clegg
    • Writers
      • Eoghan Harris
      • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Portugal 1809, the Peninsular War in the age of Napoleon. A British sergeant in the 95th Rifles saves the life of Arthur Wellesley, and finds himself promoted to Lieutenant and in charge of a company of Rifles that do no respect him, to carry out a dangerous and vital mission. —Kathy Li
    • 19th century
    • year 1809
    • peninsular war
    • iberian peninsula
    • rifleman
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bernard Cornwell, author of the Richard Sharpe novels on which the TV series was based, was so happy with Sean Bean's portrayal of his hero that he changed the physical description of Sharpe in his later books to more closely resemble the actor.
    • Goofs
      In the abandoned cottage, Harper bends and reacts to Sharpe's kick to his groin a split second before Sharpe's foot actually connects, even though Harper's face is turned away looking behind him.
    • Quotes

      Teresa: We have two ears, but only one mouth; so a good leader will listen twice as much as he shouts.

    • Connections
      Edited into Masterpiece Classic: Sharpe's Rifles: Part 1 (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Over the Hills and Far Away
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      Traditional

    User reviews36

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    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent start to a classic series
    Sharpe is without doubt one of the biggest achievements of British TV drama. All involved have worked wonders with the source material managing to squeeze in all the important elements of Bernard Cornwalls series of novels. Sean Bean is perfect for the role of Sharpe and with excellent support from Daragh O'Malley as Harper and the beautiful Assumpta Serena as Teresa this show really hits the ground running.

    Sharpe is all about action and follows a similar blue print to the likes of Bond. Sharpe gets a mission from Wellington then the plot thickens to take in treachery and intrigue and then we get an action filled finale.

    Sharpe has it's basis in reality most characters were real people Wellington etc, it takes in real events such as the battle of talevera and the weaponry, uniforms etc are accurate. But from there on in this is adventure in the boys own style and Sharpe is the perfect hero tough and always ready for a fight.

    Sharpe is great TV entertainment and a nice change of pace from the reality TV hell we seem to be stuck in at present.

    8/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 1993 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • The Sharpe Appreciation Society
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Yiddish
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Sharpe y sus fusileros
    • Filming locations
      • Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Celtic Films Entertainment
      • Central
      • Picture Palace
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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