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.

• Celtic Films Entertainment
• Carlton UK Productions
• Sean Bean
• Daragh O'Malley
• Hugh Fraser
• Michael Mears
• John Tams
• Jason Salkey
• Lyndon Davies
• Hugh Ross