Sharpe's Regiment (1996)

Told his battalion is to be split up due to lack of recruits at home, Sharpe and Harper return to England to investigate. What should have been a simple query turns politically explosive as... See full summary »

Director:

Tom Clegg

Writers:

Charles Wood (from a script by), Bernard Cornwell (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Bean	...	Maj. Richard Sharpe
Daragh O'Malley	...	Sgt.-Maj. Harper
Abigail Cruttenden	...	Jane Gibbons
Michael Cochrane	...	Sir Henry Simmerson
Nicholas Farrell	...	Lord Fenner
Caroline Langrishe	...	Lady Anne Camoynes
James Laurenson	...	Maj.-Gen. Hector Ross
Mark Lambert	...	Colonel Girdwood
Julian Fellowes	...	The Prince Regent
Norman Rossington	...	Horatio Havercamp
John Tams	...	Daniel Hagman
Jason Salkey	...	Harris
Steve Chambers	...	Charlie Weller
Henry Woolley	...	Marriott
Robert Patterson	...	Sergeant Lynch

Storyline

Told his battalion is to be split up due to lack of recruits at home, Sharpe and Harper return to England to investigate. What should have been a simple query turns politically explosive as they come nearer to exposing profiteering on the home front that could jeopardize the Wellington's war.

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Plot Keywords:

19th century | ninth part | cavalry | infantry | tough guy | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | History | War

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Prince Regent played by Julian Fellowes, also appeared in the first in the series Sharpes Rifles as Major Dunnett

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Goofs

When Sharpe is entering the armoury with Sgt Ted Carew, Sgt Carews foot can be seen strapped up behind him. (He is wearing a wooden leg;e supposedly lost his leg at the battle of Talevera).

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Quotes

Major General Ross: Bloody day, Sharpe, bloody day.
[hands him a flask]
Major General Ross: How many have you lost?
Major Richard Sharpe: [over the cannon fire] Thirty today sir.
Major General Ross: And how many have you got left?
Major Richard Sharpe: Hundred and twenty can still do duty. Eighty six still in strength. But maimed or sick, though, they'll be made to go to hospitals.
Major General Ross: You're expecting replacements of course?
Major Richard Sharpe: Yes sir.
Major General Ross: From the Second Battalion, Chelmsford?
[Hands Sharpe a letter]
[...]

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Connections

Followed by Sharpe's Revenge (1997)

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Soundtracks

Over the Hills and Far Away
Traditional

User Reviews

Solid, lusty Regency fun

This was the first episode of Sharpe I have seen, and entirely explains the appeal of Sean Bean, which is an aspect of British culture which had slightly puzzled me. Sharpe sounds better than you might expect, looks good and constitutes solid period entertainment. My only reservation is about the two heroines - isn't it time even Regency heroines grew up? Georgette Heyer would be appalled.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Scharfschützen - Das verschollene Bataillon

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carlton UK Productions, Celtic Films, Celtic/Picture Palace

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color