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7.9/10   1,113 votes
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Director:
Tom Clegg
Writers:
Bernard Cornwell (novel)
Eoghan Harris (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
5 May 1993 (UK) more
Plot:
In the Penisular War, a British seargent is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
Excellent action and drama. Always interesting. more

Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:102 min
Country:
UK
Colour:
Colour
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Crimea, Ukraine more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The "Chosen Men", although fact based, were not a unit but the equivalent of Lance Corporals. The producers brought them together so that Sharpe's character would have a regular team around him, with a sense of camaraderie. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): 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. more
Quotes:
Patrick Harper: There are two kinds of officers, sir: killin' officers and murderin' officers. Killin' officers are poor old buggers that get you killed by mistake. Murderin' officers are mad, bad, old buggers that get you killed on purpose - for a country, for a religion, maybe even for a flag. You see that Major Hogan, sir? That's what I call a murderin' officer. more
Movie Connections:
Followed by Sharpe's Peril (2008) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Over the Hills and Far Away more

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7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
Excellent action and drama. Always interesting., 31 March 2006
10/10
Author: bowtro from United States

This is one of 14 "Sharpe" movie series. They are all very good. They are never dull. Mixes enough historical data to create interest. Costumes and equipment authentic. His struggle to overcome his lowly birth and better himself through military service achievement is heart rending. Gen Sir Wellesly who commissioned him from a Sgt. believes in him and backs him subtly. His faithful friend Sgt.Harper shares many adventure and helps Lt.Sharpe through many escapades. Assumpta Serena as his love interest, Teresa, and later wife is very well played. Sharpe has to constantly overcome hardship, discriminations and problems his peers do not. He is constantly being ragged on by his superiors and fellow officers who are much less brave. Sharpe has integrity and grit which is a big help to him. But he always wins the girl and overcomes by sheer determination and street smarts. One of the best TV series ever.

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