Sharpe’s Sword (1995): Cast & Plot
Sharpe’s Sword is a 1995 action war film directed by Tom Clegg, starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, Emily Mortimer and James Purefoy. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Celtic Films Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sharpe’s Sword About?
The premise of Sharpe’s Sword without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sharpe must guard the most valuable spy in Lord Wellington’s intelligence network. Meanwhile, troubles at home, a traumatized orphan girl, and the suspicion that French agents have infiltrated the operation all conspire to undermine his mission, forcing him to juggle duty and personal turmoil.
Sharpe’s Sword Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- 19th century
- eighth part
- napoleonic wars
- sergeant
- colonel
- military
- fictional biography
- sequel
- based on novel
- character name in title
Sharpe’s Sword Cast & Characters
Sean Bean leads the cast as Richard Sharpe, with Emily Mortimer as Lass and James Purefoy as Cpt. Jack Spears. Directed by Tom Clegg; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Clegg
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Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe -
Emily Mortimer as Lass -
James Purefoy as Cpt. Jack Spears - Hugh Ross as Munro
Also Starring in Sharpe’s Sword
· 8 more- Michael Cochrane Sir Henry Simmerson
- John Kavanagh Father Curtis
- Stephen Moore Berkeley
- Jason Salkey Harris
- Daragh O'Malley Harper
- Diana Pérez Ramona
- John Tams Hagman
- Pat Laffan Connelly
Sharpe’s Sword Plot Summary
What happens in Sharpe’s Sword from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the French-Spanish frontier, a French patrol led by a colonel of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard overtakes a carriage carrying a priest and three nuns. The priest is the confessor of El Mirador, Wellington’s best secret agent; he is tortured to reveal the spy’s identity. The priest and two of the nuns are killed, but the youngest—the Lass, Emily Mortimer—escapes and carries the trauma with her.
Full summary
The whole story of Sharpe’s Sword, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sharpe’s Sword?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which character is known as "the Lass" in the film?
Sharpe’s Sword Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Сабля Шарпа” and “Sharpe 08: Sharpe's Sword”.
- Also known as
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- Сабля Шарпа
- Sharpe 08: Sharpe's Sword
- Die Scharfschützen - Jenseits des Todes
- Sharpe kardja
- Szabla Sharpe'a
- Сабята на Шарп
- Sharpe 08: Sharpův meč
- Sharpeov meč
- 沙普的剑
- Šarpo kardas
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Sharpe’s Sword FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sharpe’s Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sharpe’s Sword?
Sharpe’s Sword runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Sharpe’s Sword released?
Sharpe’s Sword was released on April 26, 1995.
Who directed Sharpe’s Sword?
Sharpe’s Sword was directed by Tom Clegg.
More films by Tom Clegg Who is in the cast of Sharpe’s Sword?
Sharpe’s Sword stars Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, Emily Mortimer as Lass and James Purefoy as Cpt. Jack Spears, among 12 credited actors.
Does Sharpe’s Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. Sharpe’s Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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