The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

The Irish army's forgotten battle

The Siege of Jadotville (2016) poster

Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.

Director: Richie Smyth
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joseph Trapanese
Cinematography: Nikolaus Summerer
Editing: Alex Mackie
Production: Parallel Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland
Language: Français, English, Gaeilge
Original Language: en

Themes

Vehement Disapproval and Anger

Keywords

based on novel or book, bravery, congo, conflict, united nations, katanga conflict, irish, irish army

Trailer

The Siege of Jadotville Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Siege of Jadotville about?
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
Who directed The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville was directed by Richie Smyth.
Who stars in The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville stars Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Michael McElhatton, Mikael Persbrandt.
How long is The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville is a War, Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Siege of Jadotville produced?
The Siege of Jadotville was produced in Ireland.
What are the themes of The Siege of Jadotville?
The themes of The Siege of Jadotville include: Vehement Disapproval and Anger.