Black Hawk Down
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When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.
Black Hawk Down is a 2001 war action film depicting the real-life 1993 U.S. military operation in Mogadishu, Somalia. When American Rangers and Delta Force soldiers attempt to capture a warlord's lieutenants, their helicopters are shot down, trapping them in intense urban combat. The film combines historical accuracy with visceral battle sequences to chronicle one of the most challenging military engagements in recent American history.
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Josh HartnettSSG Matthew Eversmann
Eric BanaSFC Norm 'Hoot' Gibson
Ewan McGregorSPC John Grimes
Tom SizemoreLTC Danny McKnight
William FichtnerSFC Jeff Sanderson
Sam ShepardMG William F. Garrison
Jason IsaacsCPT Mike Steele
Ewen BremnerSPC Shawn Nelson
Orlando BloomPFC Todd Blackburn
Tom HardySPC Lance Twombly
Charlie HofheimerCPL James 'Jamie' Smith
Hugh DancySFC Kurt 'Doc' Schmid
Tom GuirySSG Ed Yurek
Brian Van HoltSSG Jeff Struecker
Steven FordLTC Joe Cribbs
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When was Black Hawk Down released?
Black Hawk Down was released on December 28, 2001.
What real event does the movie depict?
The film is based on the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, when a U.S. military operation to apprehend a warlord's associates went wrong, resulting in downed helicopters and heavy combat casualties.
What type of military units are featured in the film?
The movie centers on U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force operators, elite special operations units involved in the actual historical mission.
Is this a true story?
Yes, Black Hawk Down is based on the true events of Operation Gothic Serpent and the subsequent Battle of Mogadishu.
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