Black Hawk Down (film)
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Black Hawk Down
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ridley Scott
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer
Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Ken Nolan
Based on Black Hawk Down by
Mark Bowden
Starring Josh Hartnett
Eric Bana
Ewan McGregor
Tom Sizemore
William Fichtner
Sam Shepard
Music by Hans Zimmer
Cinematography Sławomir Idziak
Editing by Pietro Scalia
Studio Revolution Studios
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Scott Free Productions
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s)
December 28, 2001 (Limited)
January 18, 2002 (Worldwide)
Running time 144 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $92 million
Box office $172,989,651[1]
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 McGregor, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner and Sam Shepard. The film won two Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Sound at the 74th Academy Awards.[2] The film was received positively by mainstream critics but was not as warmly received by Somali nationals.[3]
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