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Sharpe's Rifles
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Sharpe's Rifles

1993-05-05 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

War · Adventure · TV Movie · History

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.

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Directors
Tom Clegg
Production companies
Celtic Films Entertainment, Picture Palace, ITV Studios, Central
Countries
United Kingdom, Ukraine, Portugal
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sean BeanSean BeanLieutenant Richard Sharpe
Brian CoxBrian CoxMajor Michael Hogan
Daragh O'MalleyDaragh O'MalleySergeant Patrick Harper
Assumpta SernaAssumpta SernaComandante Teresa Moreno
David TroughtonDavid TroughtonGeneral Sir Arthur Wellesley
Simón AndreuSimón AndreuMajor Blas Vivar
Michael MearsMichael MearsRifleman Francis Cooper
John TamsJohn TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman
Jason SalkeyJason SalkeyRifleman Harris
Paul TrussellPaul TrussellRifleman Isaiah Tongue
Lyndon DaviesLyndon DaviesRifleman Ben Perkins
Julian FellowesJulian FellowesMajor Warren Dunnett
Tim BentinckTim BentinckCaptain John Murray
Richard IresonRichard IresonSergeant Williams
Martin JacobsMartin JacobsColonel William Lawford
Malcolm JamiesonMalcolm JamiesonColonel De l'Eclin
Anthony HydeMan in Black
Jack McKenzieMr. Parker
James RothschildKerry Shale
Karen TungayLouisa

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