Black Hawk Down film information

Black Hawk Down film


Black Hawk Down is a drama of U.S. war 2001 that depicts the Battle of Mogadishu raid comprehensive U.S. efforts to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid.

Black Hawk Down is based on the book of the same name by Mark Bowden, who recounts the events of the battle. The film co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator. The film features a wide distribution, with Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Jason Isaacs, Eric Bana, William Fichtner and Sam Shepard. The film won Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Sound at the 74th Academy Awards.