The Siege of Jadotville

Get ready for an action-packed war movie with 'The Siege of Jadotville.' Released in 2016 and directed by Richie Smyth, this film is based on the thrilling book 'The Siege at Jadotville: The Irish Army's Forgotten Battle' by Declan Power.

This movie dives into the intense events surrounding the Irish Army's 1961 siege in the town of Jadotville (now known as Likasi), set against the backdrop of the UN's mission in Congo.

That year, the UN deployed an Irish peacekeeping force to the Katanga region in Congo. Their mission was to safeguard the residents of the mining town of Jadotville, amidst the chaos of a civil war. Leading this critical mission was Commander Patrick 'Pat' Quinlan, portrayed by Jamie Dornan.

However, at the same time, a UN advisor, Dr. Conor (Mark Strong), initiated a military operation named Operation Morthor, which unfortunately put Patrick and his team in a difficult spot. How will Commander Patrick navigate through this challenging situation?