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Sharpe's Rifles

ActionAdventureHistoryWar

Duration

1h 42m

Release

5 May 1993

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Overview

Portugal, 1809. Fast moving, hard-hitting action adventure filmed on location in the Crimea, Portugal and England brings to the screen all the danger, romance and sheer spectacle of one of the bloodiest periods in English warfare. Richard Sharpe rises through the ranks of Wellington’s army by his courageous and daring exploits. He and his men operate behind French lines, risking their lives to undermine Napoleon's forces.

Plot

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

Cast

Sean BeanBrian CoxDaragh O'MalleyAssumpta Serna

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10

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Director

Tom Clegg

Writers

Eoghan HarrisBernard Cornwell (based on the novel by)

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