Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie 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 WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards 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
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Sharpe

Sharpe's Company

  • Episode aired May 14, 1995
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
S2.E1
  • S2
  • E1
All episodes
All
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Sean Bean in Sharpe's Company (1994)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Spain 1812. After Ciudad Rodrigo, Teresa tells Sharpe that they have a baby daughter. In Badajoz, the next siege target. Meanwhile, a new commander has taken over the South Essex, along with... Read allSpain 1812. After Ciudad Rodrigo, Teresa tells Sharpe that they have a baby daughter. In Badajoz, the next siege target. Meanwhile, a new commander has taken over the South Essex, along with the murderous Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswill, an old enemy of Sharpe's from India days. But a new... Read allSpain 1812. After Ciudad Rodrigo, Teresa tells Sharpe that they have a baby daughter. In Badajoz, the next siege target. Meanwhile, a new commander has taken over the South Essex, along with the murderous Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswill, an old enemy of Sharpe's from India days. But a new commander means a captain trying to turn the Rifles into red-jackets, and Sharpe's only h... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tom Clegg
  • Writers
    • Charles Wood(script)
    • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Bean
    • Pete Postlethwaite
    • Daragh O'Malley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Clegg
  • Writers
    • Charles Wood(script)
    • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Bean
    • Pete Postlethwaite
    • Daragh O'Malley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

    Photos18

    Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sean Bean in Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Eagle (1993)
    Sean Bean in Sharpe's Eagle (1993)
    Sharpe's Eagle (1993)
    Sean Bean in Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sean Bean in Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Company (1994)
    Sharpe's Company (1994)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Lt.as Lt.…
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswillas Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswill
    Daragh O'Malley
    Daragh O'Malley
    • Sgt. Patrick Harperas Sgt. Patrick Harper
    Hugh Fraser
    Hugh Fraser
    • Lord Wellingtonas Lord Wellington
    Michael Byrne
    Michael Byrne
    • Maj. Nairnas Maj. Nairn
    Assumpta Serna
    Assumpta Serna
    • Teresa Morenoas Teresa Moreno
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Windhamas Windham
    Nicholas Jones
    Nicholas Jones
    • Col. Fletcheras Col. Fletcher
    Michael Mears
    Michael Mears
    • Francis Cooperas Francis Cooper
    John Tams
    John Tams
    • Daniel Hagmanas Daniel Hagman
    Jason Salkey
    Jason Salkey
    • Harrisas Harris
    Lyndon Davies
    Lyndon Davies
    • Ben Perkinsas Ben Perkins
    Scott Cleverdon
    Scott Cleverdon
    • Lt. Harry Priceas Lt. Harry Price
    Robert Morgan
    • Maj. Jack Collettas Maj. Jack Collett
    Louise Germaine
    Louise Germaine
    • Sally Claytonas Sally Clayton
    Soo Drouet
    Soo Drouet
    • Mrs. Grimesas Mrs. Grimes
    William Mannering
    William Mannering
    • Ensign William Matthewsas Ensign William Matthews
    Marc Warren
    Marc Warren
    • Cpt. Rymeras Cpt. Rymer
    • Director
      • Tom Clegg
    • Writers
      • Charles Wood(script)
      • Bernard Cornwell(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit
    Spain 1812. After Ciudad Rodrigo, Teresa tells Sharpe that they have a baby daughter. In Badajoz, the next siege target. Meanwhile, a new commander has taken over the South Essex, along with the murderous Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswill, an old enemy of Sharpe's from India days. But a new commander means a captain trying to turn the Rifles into red-jackets, and Sharpe's only hope to command his company again is the Forlorn one. —Kathy Li
    • 19th century
    • 1810s
    • year 1812
    • spain
    • escalade
    • 43 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Obadiah Hakeswill has been in five of the Sharpe books, making him, along with Pierre Ducos, the most frequently recurring Sharpe villain.
    • Goofs
      It would have been obvious that Hakeswill had shot Ensign Matthews as he was the only man with a seven-barrelled volley gun.
    • Quotes

      Richard Sharpe: I'm a soldier, sir, not a bloody clerk! I fetch, I forage, and I take punishment drills! It's "yes sir, no sir, can I dig your latrine, sir?" and it's not bloody soldiering!

      Major Nairn: It *is* bloody soldiering! What the hell do you think soldiering is? Just because you've been allowed to swan about like a bloody pirate for years...!

      Richard Sharpe: Look, sir, when you fling us up against those walls, you'll be glad there's some pirates in there, and not just bloody clerks!

    • Connections
      Featured in Pete Postlethwaite: A Tribute (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Psalm 104
      Traditional

      Performed by John Tams

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Sharpe firmly established
    Sharpe's Company really marked the beginning of what the series would become. It was bigger than the previous two entries, and everyone involved in the series seemed to be settling in. Sean Bean seemed to really slip into his own comfort zone with the character here, and Tom Clegg seemed to be comfortable as a Director as well. And Daragh O'Malley stepped right up and made Harper a major player in the franchise.

    I saw it mentioned in another review that Sharpe's Company is the one movie of the series that can really stand on it's own. I have to say, even though it's not my very favourite, I totally agree. This was my introduction to Sharpe, and it is the perfect place to start. In fact, I didn't even see the first 2 movies, Rifles and Eagles, until much later on. Maybe the reason why this is so good as a stand alone movie is because everything seemed to really begin here. Like I said, Company was the beginning of what the series would become. Rifles portrayed Sharpe as a very different character in very different circumstances. Eagles kind of set up him as a leader of the Riflemen. Here in Sharpe's Company, Sharpe has become a leader and has softened up a bit as a character. He's very trusting and sympathetic to his men, he takes the role as a mentor to a young boy, and he's about to become a father. But of course we still get several great scenes of Sharpe the arrogant bully, tormenting his enemy, Obadiah Hakeswill. The way Sharpe does torment Obadiah would normally set him up as a despicable guy in most movies, but thanks to Pete Postlethwaite's performance as Obadiah, you can't help but cheer Sharpe on as he constantly lays into him. And Pete Postlethwaite's performance is phenomenal. It's insane and mad, while just sitting on the right side of being over-the-top. Not many people can mumble their way through a movie and talk into their hat, and not be a laughing stock to the audience. Instead, Postlethwaite develops himself as a menacing villain. He's despicable and entertaining at the same time.

    The final siege is where Sharpe's Company really shines. Instead of filming it like an action piece, Tom Clegg directs the sequence in a very personal way. All you see for most of the Siege is close up shots of the Red Coats charging forward. Since he focuses right on the soldiers the whole time, the explosions and gunshots around have more effect. You're not seeing the enemy firing on them, so there's more suspense. It's a powerful sequence full of soldiers marching and dying right on camera. If it had been shot like most War movies, the scene would have no impact. To Tom Clegg's credit, not showing us a lot of the mayhem around is really what made the end of this so worth watching. And then of course there's the long awaited showdown between Sharpe and Obadiah (which is an especially long wait when you consider the India series that was never made into movies). Although it's brief, there's enough pure energy between Sean Bean and Pete Postlethwaite to end with a bang. I think it's unlikely that someone can watch Sharpe's Company and not enjoy it. I think it's downright impossible to watch Sharpe's Company and not be interested in seeing what happens next in Sharpe's Enemy. This movie was the perfect launching point for the series, and it sets up the next movie while still giving the audience closure. Every time I see the end of Sharpe's Company, I immediately make plans to see Sharpe's Enemy. I suggest everyone else check that one out as well.

    And a final message to Tom Clegg. If you're reading this, and you've never considered it, I urge you to get to work on a new Sharpe movie. PLEASE! There's still so much more to do.
    helpful•30
    3
    • unbend_5440
    • Apr 2, 2004

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • May 14, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Рота Шарпа
    • Filming locations
      • Ukraine
    • Production companies
      • Celtic Films Entertainment
      • Central Independent Television
      • Picture Palace
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

    Related news

    Pete Postlethwaite obituary
    Jan 4The Guardian - TV News
    Pete Postlethwaite obituary
    Jan 4The Guardian - Film News

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.