SHARPE

Acclaimed actor Sean Bean brings Richard Sharpe to life in this action-packed & addictive series of Napoleonic TV-movies set during the Peninsular War. They are available on DVD and video.

Viewing the series in order
Video Diaries of Rifleman Harris
Jason Salkey on Sharpe
Rifleman Harris website

Books not made into movies

Reviews

Sharpe's Rifles Set during the terrible retreat to Corunna, Sharpe wins promotion and finds himself given an almost impossible mission to complete. Movie Review	Sharpe's Sword Sharpe not only has to hunt out a traitor and French spy, but finds himself battling an enemy who is as ruthless and dangerous as himself. Movie Review

Sharpe's Eagle Sharpe finds himself at odds with his snobbish new commanding officer and captures a French Eagle at the battle of Talavera. Movie Review	Sharpe's Regiment In a bid to save his beloved regiment from being disbanded, Sharpe returns to England and battles a sinister system of military and political corruption. Movie Review

Sharpe's Company Hakeswill - an old hated foe - returns to try to ruin Sharpe's career just before the British army tries to storm the fortress of Badajoz. Movie Review	Sharpe's Siege What seems like a good idea at the time turns into a suicide mission for Sharpe as he finds himself trapped and isolated in enemy home territory. Movie Review

Sharpe's Enemy Sharpe must not only fight the French, but also take on an army of deserters that includes his detested old enemy Hakeswill. Movie Review	Sharpe's Mission In one of his toughest assignments Sharpe must not only beat the French, but also uncover a traitor who is regarded as a hero. Movie Review

Sharpe's Honour A cunning French plan forces Sharpe to risk all in an attempt to save the British alliance with Spain, his honour and - more importantly - his life. Movie Review	Sharpe's Revenge Accused of murder, Sharpe must discover who is behind the plot that made off with Imperial treasure and set him up to be executed as a criminal. Movie Review

Sharpe's Gold Sharpe finds himself in trouble right up to his neck with deserters, military provosts and a mysterious Spanish brigand who skins his enemies alive. Movie Review	Sharpe's Justice After the Peninsular War Sharpe returns to his native Yorkshire only to find that there are still more battles to fight before he finds peace. Movie Review

Sharpe's Battle Sharpe is sent to whip into shape an Irish company in Spanish service and finds himself in extreme peril from both the French - and his new command. Movie Review	Sharpe's Waterloo Napoleon Bonaparte has returned to power and Sharpe's final battle against the French has him serving on the field of Waterloo - in very different circumstances. Movie Review

Fan sites


Short Barrels and Long Bumpers
The Sharpe Appreciation Society