Sharpe's Challenge
Sean Bean is back as the swashbuckling hero in Sharpe's Challenge, an action packed mini-series to be shot on location in Rajasthan, India. Two years after the Duke of Wellington crushes Napoleon at Waterloo, dispatches from India tell of a local Maharaja, Khande Rao, who is threatening British interests there. Wellington sends Sharpe to investigate on what turns out to be his most dangerous mission to date. When a beautiful general's daughter is kidnapped by the Indian warlord, the tension mounts, leaving Sharpe no option but to pursue the enemy right into its deadly lair. Deep in the heart of enemy territory he also has to keep at bay the beautiful but scheming Regent, Madhuvanthi, who is out to seduce him. The fate of an Empire and the life of a General's daughter lie in one man's hands...
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About Sharpe's Challenge
Sharpe's Challenge is a 2006 English-language war, action and adventure film directed by Tom Clegg. The cast is led by Sean Bean, Padma Lakshmi, Daragh O'Malley. It has a runtime of 2h 18m.
Sharpe's Challenge was produced by Celtic Films Entertainment and Picture Palace and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 23, 2006.
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Writers
- Russell Lewis
- Release date
- April 23, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Celtic Films Entertainment, Picture Palace
Sharpe's Challenge cast & crew
Sharpe's Challenge was directed by Tom Clegg and written by Russell Lewis.
The cast features Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, Padma Lakshmi as Madhuvanthi, Daragh O'Malley as Sgt. Harper, Toby Stephens as Dodd, Lucy Brown as Celia Burroughs, and Michael Cochrane as Simmerson.
Is Sharpe's Challenge worth watching?
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and adventure, Sharpe's Challenge is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sharpe's Challenge
Sean Bean
Richard Sharpe
Padma Lakshmi
Madhuvanthi
Daragh O'Malley
Sgt. Harper
Toby Stephens
Dodd
Lucy Brown
Celia Burroughs
Michael Cochrane
Simmerson
Hugh Fraser
Wellington
Nicholas Blane
Crosby
Michael Elwyn
Rawlinson
Lex Shrapnel
Lawrence
Peter Symonds
Burroughs
Peter-Hugo Daly
Sergeant Shadrach Bickerstaff
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Sharpe's Challenge — FAQs
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▸What language is Sharpe's Challenge in?
Sharpe's Challenge is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sharpe's Challenge?
Sharpe's Challenge runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
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