The Siege of Jadotville
"The Irish army's forgotten battle"
Originally released in 2016. The Siege of Jadotville is a war/drama film. directed by Richie Smyth.
Starring Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet, and Mark Strong
Synopsis
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (922 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jamie Dornan
as Pat Quinlan
Guillaume Canet
as Rene Faulques
Mark Strong
as Conor Cruise O'Brien
Jason O'Mara
as Sgt. Jack Prendergast
Michael McElhatton
as General McEntee
Mikael Persbrandt
as Dag Hammarskjold
Danny Sapani
as Moise Tshombe
Fionn O'Shea
as William Reidy
Fiona Glascott
as Carmel Quinlan
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Madame LaFontagne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Parallel Films
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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.
How long is The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Siege of Jadotville released?
The Siege of Jadotville was released on September 19, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Siege of Jadotville?
The main cast of The Siege of Jadotville includes Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Michael McElhatton.
Is The Siege of Jadotville worth watching?
The Siege of Jadotville has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 922 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.