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
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...
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 is a 2001 epic war film directed by
The 1999 non-fiction book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by journalist Mark Bowden . Plot Summary Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer and Ridley Scott
Initially released on December 28, 2001 (limited), followed by a wide release on January 18, 2002 .