Bean plays maverick British officer Richard Sharpe who has risen through the ranks of Wellington's army by his courageous and daring exploits. He and his Chosen Men operate behind French lines, risking their lives to undermine Napolion's forces. Sharpe's lover is the beautiful guerilla leader Teresa, played by the sultry Assumpta Serna.

Based on the novel by Bernard Cornwell.

Originally broadcast on television in 1994.

Series added by cataloger.

Executive producers, Ted Childs, Muir Sutherland ; director of photography, Ivan Strasburg ; editor, Robin Sales ; music, Dominic Muldowney, John Tams.

Sean Bean, Assumpta Serna, Brian Cox, David Troughton, Daragh O'Malley.

DVD; Dolby digital.

For private home use only.