FIRST VIEW: Here's the official trailer for the new Siege of Jadotville movie

Here's the official trailer for the much-anticipated Netflix movie release The Siege of Jadotville.

The movie, starring Jamie Dornan, tells the true story of the 1961 siege of a 150-member Irish U.N. battalion, who were mainly from Athlone, under Commander Patrick Quinlan by 3,000 Congolese troops, led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies.

Jamie Dornan plays the Irish commander Patrick Quinlan while Guillaume Canet plays a French commander Falques. 

A red carpet premiere of 'The Siege of Jadotville’ will be held in Dublin on September 19 next.

The Government is to award a Unit Citation to 'A’ Company to recognise the achievement of the Irish soldiers on Saturday, September 17 at 2pm.

The film will be available on Netflix from October 7.

Here's the official trailer: