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Sharpe's Honour / Sharpe's Gold [1995]
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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
RRP: £14.99
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Editorial
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.
Another Sharpe's Adventure for Your Collection
Review date: 2002-07-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
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.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Daragh O'Malley
Sean Bean
Michael Mears
John Tams
Hugh Fraser
Creators:
Sean Bean (Primary Contributor)
Daragh O'Malley (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115027436
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2002-06-10
Number of discs: 2
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 101 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006-07-01
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Original Language)