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's sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" (pun intended) 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 [show more]
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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 &39;Sharpe&39;s Battle&39; Sharpe and his loyal band of chosen men help Lord Keily prepare the ceremonial Royal Irish Company for their first encounter with the enemy Trouble arises amongst the Irish soldiers when false reports are circulated of a massacre in Ireland perpetrated by English troops Meanwhile Lord Kiely begins an affair with a Spanish woman leaving Lady Kiely to turn to Sharpe for some loving comfort In &39;Sharpe&39;s Sword&39; Sharpe&39;s efforts to protect the identity of master spy El Mirador leave him beaten and badly wounded He is nursed back to health by a beautiful girl who has been struck mute after the brutal slaying of her companions Sharpe soon re-enters the fray and not only to save the skin of El Mirador but also to avenge the killings witnessed by the girl
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