Plot
In 1961, the UN sends an Irish peacekeeper troop commanded by Commandant Pat Quinlan to Katanga, in Congo, to protect the inhabitants of the mining town of Jadotville in the beginning of a civil war. Meanwhile the UN advisor Dr. Conor Cruise O'Brien launches a military attack named Operation Morthor against the French and Belgian mercenaries. Soon there is a reprisal from the mercenaries and Quinlan and his men are left under siege by a huge number of Katangese and mercenary troops. Will the Irish soldiers resist the attack?
Written by
Kevin Brodbin, Declan Power
Directed by
Richie Smyth
Crew
Production Countries
South Africa, Ireland
Production Companies
Screen Ireland, Parallel Films
Languages
Gaeilge, English, Français
Awards
3 wins & 4 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
47,146
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA