Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #146 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-09-19
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, PAL, Special Edition
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 15
• Running time: 999 minutes

DVD Description

This Sharpe box set contains all 14 of the full-length television films based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell. Originally broadcast between 1993 and 1997, the films follow the adventures of the titular soldier during the later years of the Napoleonic Wars, through Wellington's Peninsular campaign up to and including Waterloo. The programmes represent 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, and the action is tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all episodes being directed by Tom Clegg.

The sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" 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

Synopsis

The Sharpe - The Complete Series 15 disc box set contains all 14 episodes of the adventures, based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell. The episodes, in chronological order are
Sharpe's Rifles
Sharpe's Eagle
Sharpe's Company
Sharpe's Enemy
Sharpe's Honour
Sharpe's Gold
Sharpe's Battle
Sharpe's Sword
Sharpe's Regiment
Sharpe's Siege
Sharpe's Mission
Sharpe's Revenge
Sharpe's Justice
Sharpe's Waterloo and
Sharpe the Legend

Customer Reviews

Rattling good yarns
The stories are wafer-thin and undemanding, but they are entertaining for all that. They are perhaps as believable as 'Dr Who' but at under £30 for the box they are a good buy for many hours of good clean fun.
'Hard of Hearing' sub titles are available. The map is not worth the paper its printed on.

Fantastic Viewing
The complete series of Richard Sharpe and his men is fantastic.Bare in mind that the series didnt have a large budget to work with compared to big Hollywood movies but everyone involved has done a sterling job.The series is compelling viewing and Sean Bean and fellow cast members are superb and you follow there exploits right up till the Battle of Waterloo Unfortunately to truly enjoy the series you will need to get the whole set consisting of 15 DVDS but well worth it and I would say well worth the value for quality viewing.Sean Bean is one of my favourite actors and no matter what hes in you are guaranteed quality acting which is a great attribute to the calibre of the man.
If you like historial viewing The Sharpe series is a absolute must,action,romance,battles,great scenery.Treat yourself you will really enjoy.
Hope review is of some help.

Sharpe Collection
The Sharpe Collection of DVDs is awesome and an excellent buy on Amazon. It conjures up the life and times of officers and soldiers during the Napoleonic wars. I love how life in the military as not really changed. Fantastic series ive watched it over and over again and never get tired of it. Recommend it to anyone.