Sharpe's Rifles
Seen it?1993 | 102 min | War, Adventure, TV Movie, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Clegg
- Sean BeanLieutenant Richard Sharpe
- Brian CoxMajor Michael Hogan
- Daragh O'MalleySergeant Patrick Harper
- Assumpta SernaComandante Teresa Moreno
- David TroughtonGeneral Sir Arthur Wellesley
- Simón AndreuMajor Blas Vivar
- Michael MearsRifleman Francis Cooper
- John TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman
- Jason SalkeyRifleman Harris
- Paul TrussellRifleman Isaiah Tongue