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Based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell, Sharpe (1993-7) ran to 14 full-length television films that follow the adventures of the titular soldier through the later years of the Napoleonic Wars. The programmes are an outstanding achievement for the small screen, dominated by Sean Bean's central performance as the heroic, troubled outsider who turns out to be a resourceful and loyal leader. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast, particularly Daragh O'Malley as Harper and (in later episodes) Abigail Cruttenden as Jane, Sharpe is often visually striking, the action tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all 14 episodes being directed by Tom Clegg.
On the DVD: Sharpe on DVD contains a photo gallery and several screens of background text. The sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" picture has been transferred slightly letterboxed at 14:9. Though looking much better than the original TV transmissions the occasionally cropped framing makes it apparent the films were shot in 16:9 widescreen, so it is regrettable they have not been transferred to DVD in that format. Otherwise these are first-rate releases. --Gary S Dalkin
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Sean Bean stars as the maverick British rifleman Major Richard Sharpe in two feature-length television movies set during the Napoleonic Wars. In 'Sharpe's Company' Sharpe discovers that he has a baby daughter and has trouble with the new commander who has taken over the regiment. In 'Sharpe's Enemy' our hero is charged with rescuing some kidnapped ladies from the loathsome clutches of his old enemy Obadiah Hakeswill.
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Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Comapny, the third of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, sees Sharpe lose his captaincy to new officers who have bought commissions over him. It also sees him re-united with his old enemy from India, Obadiah Hakeswill (played devilishly by Pete Postlethwaite).
Set in 1812, Sharpe leads the Folorn Hope against Badajoz to recapture the town and his captaincy.
Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Enemy, the fourth of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, sees Sharpe in 1813 Portugal, hunting for a band of deserters including his old enemy Obadiah Hakeswill who have captured two women and are holding them hostage in a small fortress town. Sharpe must rescue them before he can take news back to Wellington of a planned French offensive.
With these episodes, the series is really starting to get itself established and into its stride. Well worth watching.
Sharpe's Comapny, the third of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, sees Sharpe lose his captaincy to new officers who have bought commissions over him. It also sees him re-united with his old enemy from India, Obadiah Hakeswill (played devilishly by Pete Postlethwaite).
Set in 1812, Sharpe leads the Folorn Hope against Badajoz to recapture the town and his captaincy.
Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Enemy, the fourth of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, sees Sharpe in 1813 Portugal, hunting for a band of deserters including his old enemy Obadiah Hakeswill who have captured two women and are holding them hostage in a small fortress town. Sharpe must rescue them before he can take news back to Wellington of a planned French offensive.
With these episodes, the series is really starting to get itself established and into its stride. Well worth watching.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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In Sharpe, Bernard Cornwell, has created a masterpiece of historic re-enactment. Everything from the unforms and weapons, to the regiment "women" is painstakingly accurate. Sean Bean, who plays our hero Sharpe, could almost be seen as an eighteenth centuary James Bond. A love interest is never too far away, and as predictable as an Ian Fleming novel, Sharpe always gets his leading lady. This is a superb film and with the added extras of DVD makes this an excellent addition to any collection.
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Very good, worth ordering. I would recommend this item to all Sharp fans. Enjoyed these episodes very much and added it to my collection.
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Sharpe Success
Sharpe's Company / Sharpe's Enemy [DVD] [1994]
This DVD is as good a one would wish. If you enjoy the Sharpe's Series there is no better way to see it and keep it, using the... Read more
This DVD is as good a one would wish. If you enjoy the Sharpe's Series there is no better way to see it and keep it, using the... Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by M. L. N. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Again the simple plot work the best!
Sharpe's Company:-
Sharpe gets sent on a mission but plans go awry. Some fop of an officer insults Sharpe not realising he too is an officer (Officer gets hit / killed /... Read more
Sharpe gets sent on a mission but plans go awry. Some fop of an officer insults Sharpe not realising he too is an officer (Officer gets hit / killed /... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2003 by Clare
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