Sharpe's Siege
1996, English. Directed by Tom Clegg.
Winter, 1813. Sharpe marries his sweetheart, Jane Gibbons, but has to leave her immediately to go on a dangerous mission in the Pyrenees, to capture a French fort. While Sharpe is battling with the French, his wife contracts a deadly fever which has swept through the British camp and endangers her life. Sharpe encounters his old enemy, Ducos and is compelled to stay at the fort and fight for his country, knowing that even if he survives he may never see his beloved bride again.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Tom CleggDirector
- Sean BeanMajor Richard Sharpe
- Daragh O'MalleySergeant Major Patrick Harper
- Abigail CruttendenJane Sharpe
- Hugh FraserField Marshal The Most Honorable Arthur Wellesley, The Marquess of Wellington
- James LaurensonMajor General Hector Ross
- Féodor AtkineMajor Pierre Ducos
- Christian BrendelCompte de Maquerre
- Christopher VilliersColonel Horace Bampfylde
- Amira CasarCatherine de Marquerre
- Philip WhitchurchCaptain William Frederickson
- James RylandCaptain Neil Palmer
- Olivier PierreGeneral Jean-Baptiste Calvet
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ukraine, Portugal, Turkey
- Written by
- Eoghan Harris
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What Sharpe's Siege is based on
Sharpe's Siege is based on Sharpe's Siege, a 1987 novel by Bernard Cornwell, published by William Collins, Sons.
Novel · 1987
Sharpe's Siege
By Bernard Cornwell
Published by William Collins, Sons
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Sharpe's Rifles
1993 · 6.8/10
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1994 · 6.7/10
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1994 · 6.8/10
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1994 · 6.6/10
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1995 · 6.5/10
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1995 · 6.9/10
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Sharpe's Sword
1995 · 7.3/10
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Sharpe's Regiment
1996 · 7.0/10
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What comes next in the series.
Sharpe's Mission
1996 · 6.9/10
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1997 · 7.2/10
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1997 · 7.1/10
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1997 · 7.3/10
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Sharpe: The Legend
1997 · 6.1/10
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Sharpe's Siege: quick answers
What should I watch before Sharpe's Siege?
Watch Sharpe's Gold (1995), Sharpe's Battle (1995), Sharpe's Sword (1995), and Sharpe's Regiment (1996) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sharpe's Siege?
Next in the series: Sharpe's Mission (1996), Sharpe's Revenge (1997), and Sharpe's Justice (1997).
Is Sharpe's Siege worth watching?
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How long is Sharpe's Siege?
Sharpe's Siege runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Sharpe's Siege have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sharpe's Siege. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is Sharpe's Siege on?
Sharpe's Siege isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sharpe's Siege?
If you liked Sharpe's Siege, try Sharpe's Rifles, Shout at the Devil, Sahara.
Who directed Sharpe's Siege?
Sharpe's Siege (1996) was directed by Tom Clegg and stars Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden.
What is Sharpe's Siege based on?
Sharpe's Siege is based on Sharpe's Siege, a 1987 novel by Bernard Cornwell, published by William Collins, Sons.