The Siege of Jadotville
“The Irish army's forgotten battle”
Synopsis
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.
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The Siege of Jadotville | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-09
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Jamie Dornan
Pat Quinlan
Mark Strong
Conor Cruise O'Brien
Jason O'Mara
Sgt. Jack Prendergast
Michael McElhatton
General McEntee
Emmanuelle Seigner
Madame LaFontagne
Richard Lukunku
Patrice Lumumba
Danny Sapani
Moise Tshombe
Andrew Stock
Man in White Suit
Fionn O'Shea
William Reidy
Sam Keeley
Billy (Sniper) Ready
Ronan Raftery
John Gorman
Mike Noble
Charles Cooley
Fiona Glascott
Carmel Quinlan
Melissa Haiden
Beautiful Nurse
Jordan Mifsud
John Donnelly
Conor Quinlan
P.J. (Patrick Joyce)
Charlie Kelly
Walter Hegarty
Conor MacNeill
Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richie Smyth
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Brodbin, Declan Power
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- The Siege of Jadotville
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Parallel Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richie Smyth
Kevin Brodbin, Declan Power
Joseph Trapanese
Nikolaus Summerer
Alex Mackie
John Moore, Kevin Brodbin, Justin Moore-Lewy, Richie Smyth, Pauline Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Richie Smyth
Director
Kevin Brodbin
Writer
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Alex Mackie
Editor
Kevin Brodbin
Producer
Maeve Paterson
Costume Design
Nikolaus Summerer
Director of Photography
Richie Smyth
Producer
Ted Sarandos
Producer
Alan Moloney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Siege of Jadotville
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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 principal cast of The Siege of Jadotville includes Jamie Dornan, Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Michael McElhatton, Emmanuelle Seigner.
When was The Siege of Jadotville released and how long is it?
The Siege of Jadotville was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siege of Jadotville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siege of Jadotville was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
Is The Siege of Jadotville based on a book or true story?
The Siege of Jadotville is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Declan Power".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Siege of Jadotville?
The Siege of Jadotville holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).