Sharpe's Challenge(2006)
Sharpe's Challenge Synopsis
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...
Sharpe's Challenge (2006) is a war, action, adventure, history and tv movie film directed by Tom Clegg, released on April 23, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Sean Bean, Padma Lakshmi, Daragh O'Malley and Toby Stephens. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Clegg
- Writers:
- Bernard Cornwell, Russell Lewis
- Production:
- Celtic Films Entertainment, Picture Palace
- Status:
- Released
Sharpe's Challenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Bean
as Richard Sharpe
Padma Lakshmi
as Madhuvanthi
Daragh O'Malley
as Sgt. Harper
Toby Stephens
as Dodd
Lucy Brown
as Celia Burroughs
Michael Cochrane
as Simmerson
Hugh Fraser
as Wellington
Nicholas Blane
as Crosby
Michael Elwyn
as Rawlinson
Lex Shrapnel
as Lawrence
- Peter Symonds
Peter Symonds
as Burroughs
Peter-Hugo Daly
as Sergeant Shadrach Bickerstaff
Key crew
Directed by Tom Clegg, written by Bernard Cornwell and Russell Lewis.
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Sharpe's Challenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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Sharpe's Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sharpe's Challenge?
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The main cast of Sharpe's Challenge (2006) includes Sean Bean, Padma Lakshmi, Daragh O'Malley, Toby Stephens and Lucy Brown. The film was directed by Tom Clegg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sharpe's Challenge released?
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Sharpe's Challenge was released on April 23, 2006 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Sharpe's Challenge worth watching?
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Sharpe's Challenge (2006) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.