Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe |
Sean is the eponymous hero in this series of films, based on the books by Bernard Cornwell. The films are based on the Napoleonic campaign novels, and follow Sharpe and his "Chosen Men" (riflemen who are trusted crack shots). Sharpe has been promoted from the ranks, very unusual in its day, so he has the resentment of the "gentlemen" officers, and also that of the men, who assume he is no better than them. He is promoted after saving Wellington's life, and is often sent on dangerous missions, along with the Chosen Men, due to his skills and bravery. In the first film, Sharpe's Rifles, we are introduced to the Riflemen who will become the Chosen Men, and Sharpe has to forge both respect and friendship with their soon-to-be Sergeant, Patrick Harper. The later films show how cohesive a fighting force these few men become, they think and act as one. The last film to be made was Sharpe's Waterloo, depicting the great battle.
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