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Black Hawk Down
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Directed by Ridley Scott. With Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 suf…
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Release snapshot for Black Hawk Down.
MoviHero lists December 28, 2001 as the release date for Black Hawk Down. Ridley Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Josh Hartnett as Eversmann, Ewan McGregor as Grimes, Tom Sizemore as McKnight, Eric Bana as Hoot. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 28, 2001
GenresHistory · Action · War
Runtime2h 25m
DirectorRidley Scott
CastJosh Hartnett as Eversmann, Ewan McGregor as Grimes, Tom Sizemore as McKnight, Eric Bana as Hoot
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Black Hawk Down runs 2h 25m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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otherSandersonSanderson appears in Black Hawk Down (2001).Open character guide otherEversmannEversmann appears in Black Hawk Down (2001).Open character guide otherMcKnightMcKnight appears in Black Hawk Down (2001).Open character guide otherGrimesGrimes appears in Black Hawk Down (2001).Open character guide otherHootHoot appears in Black Hawk Down (2001).Open character guide
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