Sharpe's Rifles
Originally released in 1993. Sharpe's Rifles is a war/adventure film. directed by Tom Clegg.
Starring Sean Bean, Brian Cox, and Daragh O'Malley
Synopsis
During the Peninsular War in Spain against the French, Sergeant Richard Sharpe saves the life of Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington and is promoted to Lieutenant. In order to pay the troops Wellesley needs a money draft from the banker Rothschild, but fears he has been captured by the French and sends Sharpe behind enemy lines to find him. Sharpe is given command of a platoon of crack riflemen, led by the surly Irishman Harper and including Hagman and Harris, who resent Sharpe as not being a 'proper officer'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (51 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Bean
as Richard Sharpe
Brian Cox
as Major Michael Hogan
Daragh O'Malley
as Patrick Harper
Assumpta Serna
as Comandante Teresa Moreno
David Troughton
as Sir Arthur Wellesley
John Tams
as Rifleman Daniel Hagman
Jason Salkey
as Rifleman Harris
Michael Mears
as Rifleman Francis Cooper
Julian Fellowes
as Major Dunnett
Simón Andreu
as Major Vivar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Celtic Films Entertainment
- Central
- Picture Palace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharpe's Rifles about?
During the Peninsular War in Spain against the French, Sergeant Richard Sharpe saves the life of Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington and is promoted to Lieutenant. In order to pay the t...
Who directed Sharpe's Rifles?
Sharpe's Rifles was directed by Tom Clegg.
How long is Sharpe's Rifles?
Sharpe's Rifles has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Sharpe's Rifles released?
Sharpe's Rifles was released on May 5, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sharpe's Rifles?
The main cast of Sharpe's Rifles includes Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Daragh O'Malley, Assumpta Serna, David Troughton.