The 1999 non-fiction book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by journalist Mark Bowden . Plot Summary
The theatrical feature is 144 minutes long (approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes). Director: Ridley Scott. Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer and Ridley Scott. Black Hawk Down - Black Hawk ... 2001 - 144 mi...
Initially released on December 28, 2001 (limited), followed by a wide release on January 18, 2002 . The 1999 non-fiction book Black Hawk Down: A
is a 2001 epic war film directed by Ridley Scott that chronicles the harrowing events of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. Core Film Details Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer and Ridley Scott
The film is notable for featuring a massive ensemble of actors, many of whom became major stars: as SSG Matthew Eversmann. Ewan McGregor as SPC John "Grimesy" Grimes. Eric Bana as SFC Norm "Hoot" Gibson. Tom Sizemore as LTC Danny McKnight. William Fichtner as SFC Jeff Sanderson. Sam Shepard as MG William F. Garrison. Tom Hardy (in his film debut) as SPC Lance Twombly. Orlando Bloom as PFC Todd Blackburn. Accolades & Legacy Black Hawk Down (2001)
The film depicts a 1993 mission in , where elite U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force soldiers were tasked with capturing two top lieutenants of warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. A mission intended to take less than an hour spiraled into a catastrophic 15-hour urban firefight after two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down by Somali militia. The troops became trapped behind enemy lines, leading to a desperate rescue operation and intense combat. Ensemble Cast