Black Hawk Down (2001) features Josh Hartnett as Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann, Eric Bana as Delta Force Sergeant First Class Norm ‘Hoot’ Hooten, and Ewan McGregor as Specialist John Grimes. The film depicts the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu.
Main cast
- Staff Sergeant Matt EversmannJosh HartnettMain
- Sergeant First Class Norm ‘Hoot’ HootenEric BanaMain
- Specialist John GrimesEwan McGregorMain
Supporting cast
- Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnightTom SizemoreSupp
- Master Sergeant Gary GordonNikolaj Coster-WaldauSupp
- Sergeant First Class Randy ShughartJohnny StrongSupp
- Captain Michael D. SteeleJason IsaacsSupp
- Colonel Tom MatthewsGlenn MorshowerSupp
- Sergeant First Class Jeff SandersonWilliam FichtnerSupp
- Specialist Shawn NelsonEwen BremnerSupp
Guest & voice
- Chief Warrant Officer Ken ‘K.C.’ HardemanIain GlenGuest
- Staff Sergeant Luke ‘Sunshine’ HagensMichael WincottGuest
- Corporal John ‘Black’ StebbinsTom StewartGuest
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About this cast
Black Hawk Down is a 2001 war film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the 1999 book by Mark Bowden. The film recounts the harrowing events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, where US forces attempted to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. The cast includes a large ensemble of well-known actors portraying soldiers and personnel involved in the mission.
FAQs
Who plays Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann in Black Hawk Down?
Josh Hartnett plays Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann, one of the key leaders of the downed helicopter rescue mission.
Who plays Delta Force soldier Norm ‘Hoot’ Hooten in Black Hawk Down?
Eric Bana plays Sergeant First Class Norm ‘Hoot’ Hooten, a Delta Force operator who becomes a central figure in the mission.
Is Black Hawk Down based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the 1999 book by Mark Bowden, which recounts the real-life Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.
What is the runtime of Black Hawk Down?
The theatrical runtime is approximately 144 minutes.
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