The True Story of Black Hawk Down
Synopsis
On October 3rd, 1993, 120 Delta Force Commandos and Army Rangers were dropped into the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was a fast daylight raid to kidnap lead terrorist Mohammed Farrah Aidid, who had been killing U.N. workers delivering food to starving Somalis. Aidid’s goal was to control the country by controlling all the food. The mission abruptly changed to a rescue operation. Surrounded by Somali militia, a fierce firefight ensued that left American troops trapped and fighting for their lives. The ordeal left 18 American men dead, 70 wounded, with 3,000 Somalis casualties. This brilliant documentary tells the true story of "Black Hawk Down" through the memories and voices of the American Special Forces survivors. Also included are Somali militiamen as they recount their harrowing experiences of battle.
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June 3, 2003
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- The True Story of Black Hawk Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Wild Eyes Productions, 44 Blue Productions, History, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rasha Drachkovitch, David Keane
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The True Story of Black Hawk Down about?
On October 3rd, 1993, 120 Delta Force Commandos and Army Rangers were dropped into the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was a fast daylight raid to kidnap lead terrorist Mohammed Farrah Aidid, who had been killing U.N. workers delivering food to starving Somalis. Aidid’s goal was to control the country by controlling all the food. The mission abruptly changed to a rescue operation. Surrounded by Somali militia, a fierce firefight ensued that left American troops trapped and fighting for their lives. The ordeal left 18 American men dead, 70 wounded, with 3,000 Somalis casualties. This brilliant documentary tells the true story of "Black Hawk Down" through the memories and voices of the American Special Forces survivors. Also included are Somali militiamen as they recount their harrowing experiences of battle.
Who directed The True Story of Black Hawk Down?
The True Story of Black Hawk Down was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The True Story of Black Hawk Down?
The principal cast of The True Story of Black Hawk Down includes David Jeremiah.
When was The True Story of Black Hawk Down released and how long is it?
The True Story of Black Hawk Down was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The True Story of Black Hawk Down?
The True Story of Black Hawk Down holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).