Synopsis
Spain, 1813. The dashing and heroic Major Richard Sharpe pits his wits against El Casco, a terrifying partisan leader who has a chilling way of dealing with his enemies. Sharpe's mission, to trade guns for deserters, is imperilled by the beautiful and desirable Ellie, who follows him into the hills where there is rumoured to be hidden Aztec gold.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Tom CleggDirector
- Nigel KnealeScreenplay
- Dominic MuldowneyOriginal Music Composer
- John TamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sean BeanMajor Richard Sharpe
- Daragh O'MalleySergeant Patrick Harper
- Hugh FraserGeneral The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington
- Michael MearsRifleman Francis Cooper
- John TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman
- Jason SalkeyRifleman Harris
- Lyndon DaviesRifleman Ben Perkins
- Hugh RossMajor Mungo Munro
- Rosaleen LinehanBess Nugent
- Jayne AshbourneEllie Nugent
- Peter EyreWill Nugent
- Abel FolkEl Casco
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Themes
based on novel or bookdesertionnapoleonic warsbritish soldier19th century