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ActionYear1993Duration1h 42mIMDb7.6

Sharpe's Rifles

ActionAdventureDrama

In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.

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Cast

TC

Tom Clegg

Director

Sean Bean

Lt. Richard Sharpe

Assumpta Serna

Teresa Moreno

Brian Cox

Maj. Hogan

Daragh O'Malley

Sgt. Patrick Harper

David Troughton

Sir Arthur Wellesley

Simón Andreu

Maj. Vivar

Michael Mears

Francis Cooper

John Tams

Daniel Hagman

Jason Salkey

Harris

Paul Trussell

Isaiah Tongue

Lyndon Davies

Ben Perkins

Julian Fellowes

Major Dunnett

Tim Bentinck

Captain Murray

RI

Richard Ireson

Sgt. Williams

Martin Jacobs

Maj. William Lawford

Malcolm Jamieson

Colonel de L'Eclin

Anthony Hyde

Man in Black

Jack McKenzie

Mr. Parker

EH

Eoghan Harris

Writer

BC

Bernard Cornwell

Writer

Comments

7 Comments

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Burna BoyNov 16, 2022

Sharpe's Rifles

Branded kaminaNov 16, 2022

Though it's nothing like what Bernard Cornwell wrote, in terms of Sharpe's backstory, "Sharpe's Rifles" is an excellent explanation of how a common soldier becomes an officer and learns to deal with his men. It also explains how Sharpe got the Chosen Men and gradually made friends with Harper, who was set on fragging him early on. Teresa's on board too, and the beginning of the romance that would end several episodes later with her murder is tender and nicely played. The story itself is rather weak: raising the 1000-year-old true flag of Spain to rouse the populace against the Bonaparte regime. That ostensible plot is completely overwhelmed by Sharpe and his new command, but it doesn't matter. It's not the real point of this show; what's important is the forming of the Chosen Men with Sharpe in charge. It's not the strongest "Sharpe" around, but it's very interesting if you like knowing the history of the characters you're watching. I enjoyed it.

henvi_darjiNov 16, 2022

**SPOILER** As a fan of the books, I'd never actually seen the tv films until very recently. I wasn't disappointed. Sean Bean excels as the maverick Richard Sharpe, and there are some sterling supporting performances - my favourite being Hogan. In the light of LOTR and others, the battles probably don't seem as spectacular as they once may have done, but this doesn't detract from the action at all. The adaptation has been sensitively done, although Wellesley's promotion of Sharpe is a little spurious. Teresa is feisty and sexy, Harper is just as he should be, and Hagman is exactly as I imagined him to be in the book.My only criticism is that whoever was responsible for the scoring of this film deserves to be garrotted with the strings from their electric guitar. Historical dramas should not date, but that music certainly does. Nonetheless, tons of fun!

Iyabo OjoNov 16, 2022

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.

Bri BriNov 16, 2022

"Sharpe's Rifles" is the first in a series of about 14 teleplays with Sean Bean playing the rough, tough commander of a motley bunch of sharp shooters who fight for Britain in the Peninsular campaign (circa 1808ish). The film is an enjoyable action/adventure romp with Sharpe as much a ladies' man as a man's man who must prove himself to both in this foray into Spain on a somewhat ambiguous mission. Not to be taken seriously, "Sharpe's Rifles" is just fun stuff for anyone into adventure flix set during the Napoleonic Wars. Note: the video quality on the bare bones DVD I watched was no better than I would expect from broadcast and there were no CC's, subtitles, or extra features. (B-)

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