The story
Spain, 1813. The dashing and heroic Major Richard Sharpe pits his wits against El Casco, a terrifying partisan leader who has a chilling way of dealing with his enemies. Sharpe's mission, to trade guns for deserters, is imperilled by the beautiful and desirable Ellie, who follows him into the hills where there is rumoured to be hidden Aztec gold.
Cast & crew
Sean BeanMajor Richard Sharpe
Daragh O'MalleySergeant Patrick Harper
Hugh FraserGeneral The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington
Michael MearsRifleman Francis Cooper
John TamsRifleman Daniel Hagman
Jason SalkeyRifleman Harris
Lyndon DaviesRifleman Ben Perkins
Hugh RossMajor Mungo Munro
Rosaleen LinehanBess Nugent
Jayne AshbourneEllie Nugent
Peter EyreWill NugentAbel Folk
Abel FolkEl CascoExplore the crew
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Music Composer
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Music Composer
- John Tams
- Editor
- Robin Sales
- Director of Photography
- Chris O'Dell
- Producer
- Malcolm Craddock
- Producer
- Chris Burt
- Producer
- Ted Childs