The Siege of Jadotville (2016)

Name: The Siege of Jadotville
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Michael McElhatton

1h 48m Ireland

War Drama Thriller

Plot

Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan finds himself at the forefront of a tense standoff in the Congo during the early 1960s. Facing overwhelming odds, he leads his troops against a formidable force of French and Belgian mercenaries. As the conflict escalates, Quinlan’s leadership and determination are put to the ultimate test, highlighting the bravery and resilience of his men in a battle that becomes a pivotal moment in both their lives and the broader context of international conflict. The Siege of Jadotville captures the intensity of warfare and the struggles of peacekeeping amid chaos.

Cast

Jamie Dornan Guillaume Canet Mark Strong Jason O'Mara Michael McElhatton Mikael Persbrandt Danny Sapani Fionn O'Shea Fiona Glascott Emmanuelle Seigner Conor Quinlan Sam Keeley Conor MacNeill Luc Van Gunderbeeck Jordan Mifsud