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Theatrical January 18, 2002
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Black Hawk Down (2002)

Black Hawk Down is a book-based movie adapted from "Black Hawk, Down" by Mark Bowden. This Action/War film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is January 18, 2002.

The Source Material

Black Hawk, Down

A Story of Modern War

by Mark Bowden

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Overview

On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take an hour. Inste…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
Black Hawk Down
Original Title
Black Hawk Down
Original Language
EN
Genres
Action, War, History
US Theatrical
January 18, 2002 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
December 28, 2001 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical Note
Los Angeles & New York City