Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19264 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-06-10
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English, French, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 101 minutes

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.

On the DVD: Sharpe on DVD contains a photo gallery and several screens of background text. The 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

Special Features
English
Region 2

Synopsis
This collection includes two Sharpe tales: SHARPE'S HONOUR and SHARPE'S GOLD. In SHARPE'S HONOUR, when Major Sharpe (Sean Bean) becomes a pawn at the hands of Major Pierre Ducos (Feodor Atkine), a French spy, he must cross enemy lines to find the one person who can clear his name. Meanwhile, the irresistible Marquesa Dorada (Alice Krige), also a pawn of Major Ducos's plot, wins Sharpe's heart, placing him in deeper danger. SHARPE'S GOLD finds Sharpe once again in mortal danger deep behind enemy lines. While searching for a stash of hidden Aztec gold, the dashing soldier gets tangled up with some ruthless gun traders, a fierce partisan leader, and a beautiful young Irish girl (Jayne Ashbourne).

Customer Reviews

Another Sharpe's Adventure for Your Collection
Based on Bernard Corwell bestselling novels, 'Sharpe' the officer promoted from the ranks played by Sean Bean gives Napoleon's Army in Spain a good whipping.Great stuff if you like action/adventure with a touch of love story. Sharpe Honour/Sharpe Gold are next in the series, a bit predictable at times, but very entertaining, a must see or must have from the collection. If you are going to buy this and are new to the series, make sure that you have seen Sharpe's Rifles/Sharpe's Eagle and Sharpe's Company/Sharpe's Enemy first.

Sharpe's Honour / Sharpe's Gold
Sharpe's Honour

Sharpe's Honour, the fifth of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, sees Sharpe in 1813 pushing up into Northern Spain. He clashes with his arch nemesis Major Ducos who arranges for him to be falsely accused of rape and then framed for murder. Sharpe is then sentenced to hang for the crimes but under subterfuge leaves with Harper on orders to uncover the truth of the events.

Sharpe's Gold

Sharpe's Gold, the sixth of the television adaptations of Bernard Cornwell's novels, diverts away from the book almost entirely, which could lead to pureists being disappointed in this episode. However, taken purely on the merits of the show it still provides an entertaining story.

It sees Sharpe sent on a mission to exhange rifles for deserters which sounds simple until he gets caught up with a mother and daughter, relatives of Wellington, who are searching for their missing husband and father.

Another two very good episodes, well worth watching.