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Sharpe's Enemy [VHS] [1994]
 
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Sharpe's Enemy [VHS] [1994]

VHS ~ Sean Bean
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sean Bean, Pete Postlethwaite, Daragh O'Malley, Hugh Fraser, Michael Byrne
  • Directors: Tom Clegg
  • Writers: Bernard Cornwell, Eoghan Harris
  • Producers: Malcolm Craddock, Muir Sutherland, Simon Lewis, Ted Childs
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Carlton Visual Entertainment Ltd
  • VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CP7E
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,593 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

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. --Gary S Dalkin


Synopsis

Rifleman Sharpe again risks his life in battle. This time with a gang of deserters... Hakeswill has abducted Isabella and is using her as a pawn in his plan to make money.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Low budget, high quality historical drama., 23 May 2003
By Mr. R. J. Jepps "Richard Jepps" (Cambridge UK) - See all my reviews
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Sharpe's Enemy is the fourth of the films in the series, from the golden age before the screenwriters lost the plot.

The usual cast are on high form and many of the more interesting characters put in an appearance - a thoroughly vicious and evil Hakeswell, played to twitching perfection by Pete Postlethwaite, the supercilious and dastardly Major Ducos, Assumpta Serna as the damaged and ferocious Teresa, a very saucy performance by Liz Hurley, and a strong supporting cast including a rocket artillery lieutenant, a chef, and a repentant deserter.

The low budget is obvious enough to fans of the book, but although the big battle scenes are scaled right down, the film is true to the spirit of the original: fast, furious and with crisp interplay between the characters, and some touches of humour that adds a little geniality to one of the grimmer tales in the series.

The screenplays that most closely follow Bernard Cornwell's originals are markedly superior to those that have been heavily reworked for the small screen (e.g. the abysmal Sharpe's Gold). As one of the former, Sharpe's Enemy is highly recommended.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty "Sharpe", but not a favorite, 24 Jun 2000
As a huge Sean Bean and Sharpe fan, I had to love Sharpe's Enemy, but it wasn't one of my favorites. Pete Poslewaithe's (sp?) character is absolutely despicable (as he's supposed to be) and the two female captives are a little to "help-me-I'm-a-damsel-in-distress" for my liking. Sean Bean and the Chosen Men once again do a superb acting job as does Poslewaithe. The plot is pretty good and believable, as are the characters in that plot. It's a shame they don't show all of Sharpe in the US.
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