Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down is a 2001 American drama war film depicting the Battle of Mogadishu, a raid integral to the United States' effort to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. The film is based on the book of the same name by Mark Bowden, which chronicles the events of the battle. It was co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott, the director of Gladiator (2000). The film features a large ensemble cast, including Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan M... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 18, 2001

Directed by:

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 24 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Blackhawk Down,
  • La caída del halcón negro,
  • Pad crnog jastreba,
  • A sólyom végveszélyben,
  • La chute du faucon noir,
  • Isku Mogadishuun,
  • Cercados,
  • Allatulistatud Black Hawk,
  • Falcão Negro em Perigo,
  • Mavro geraki - I katarripsi,
  • Elicopter la pamant,
  • Helikopter w ogniu,
  • Black Hawk derribado,
  • Kara sahin düstü,
  • Cerný jestráb sestrelen

Film

Directed by

Ridley Scott

Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November, 1937) is an English film director and producer. His most famous films include The Duellists (1977), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Legend (1985), Black Rain (1989), Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), Hannibal (2001), Black Hawk Down (2001), Kingdom of...

Tagline:

  • Rangers Lead the Way.

Story by:

Cinematography:

Edited by:

Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2001
  • Jun 11, 2002
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Casting director:

Production design by:

Set Decoration by:

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 2 h 24 min
  • 2 h 20 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 92,000,000

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Awards

MTV Movie Award for Best Action Sequence Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 2001

Academy Award for Film Editing Winners

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Media

Adapted From

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War is a 1999 book by Mark Bowden that chronicles the United States Army Rangers, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and UN forces attempt to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid in Mogadishu and the...

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