Sharpe's Sword
Synopsis
Franco-Spanish Border, 1813. Sean Bean returns as the courageous Major Richard Sharpe, his latest mission to protect the identity of the master spy, El Mirador. Sharpe captures Colonel Leroux who has been sent by Napoleon to assassinate El Mirador but Leroux escapes. In an ensuing battle, Sharpe's sword is destroyed and he is left for dead. He is lovingly nursed back to health by a beautiful young girl who has been rendered mute after witnessing the slaughter of her companions. Armed with a new sword forged by the faithful Sergeant Harper, Sharpe continues his mission to protect the life of El Mirador and seek retribution.
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Sean Bean
Major Richard Sharpe
Daragh O'Malley
Sergeant Patrick Harper
John Tams
Rifleman Daniel Hagman
Jason Salkey
Rifleman Harris
Emily Mortimer
Lass
Patrick Fierry
Colonel Philippe Leroux
James Purefoy
Captain the Lord Jack Spears
Stephen Moore
Colonel Berkeley
Hugh Ross
Major Mungo Munro
Michael Cochrane
Colonel Sir Henry Simmerson
John Kavanagh
Father Patrick Curtis
Vernon Dobtcheff
Don Felipe
Diana Pérez
Ramona Gonzalez Harper
Pat Laffan
Sergeant Connelly
Walter McMonagle
Father O'Sullivan
Matthew Pannell
Ensign McDonald
Bob White
Pipe Major
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay & Story
- Eoghan Harris
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney, John Tams
- Original Title
- Sharpe's Sword
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ukraine, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Celtic Films Entertainment, Picture Palace, Carlton UK Productions, ITV Studios, Central
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Clegg
Eoghan Harris, Bernard Cornwell, Julia Ouston
Dominic Muldowney, John Tams
Chris O'Dell
Robin Sales
Ted Childs, Malcolm Craddock, Muir Sutherland
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Clegg
Director
Eoghan Harris
Screenplay
Roy Street
Stunt Coordinator
Sasha Philatov
Stunt Coordinator
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
John Tams
Original Music Composer
Robin Sales
Editor
Chris O'Dell
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharpe's Sword
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What is Sharpe's Sword about?
Franco-Spanish Border, 1813. Sean Bean returns as the courageous Major Richard Sharpe, his latest mission to protect the identity of the master spy, El Mirador. Sharpe captures Colonel Leroux who has been sent by Napoleon to assassinate El Mirador but Leroux escapes. In an ensuing battle, Sharpe's sword is destroyed and he is left for dead. He is lovingly nursed back to health by a beautiful young girl who has been rendered mute after witnessing the slaughter of her companions. Armed with a new sword forged by the faithful Sergeant Harper, Sharpe continues his mission to protect the life of El Mirador and seek retribution.
Who directed Sharpe's Sword?
Sharpe's Sword was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in Sharpe's Sword?
The principal cast of Sharpe's Sword includes Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, John Tams, Jason Salkey, Emily Mortimer.
When was Sharpe's Sword released and how long is it?
Sharpe's Sword was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Sharpe's Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sharpe's Sword was composed by Dominic Muldowney, John Tams.
Is Sharpe's Sword based on a book or true story?
Sharpe's Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard Cornwell".