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2 unusual facts about Black Hawk Down


Black Hawk Down

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, the military helicopter used by the United States in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, a 2003 action game based on the events in Somalia


Gabriel Casseus

He had a small role as pool playing Freddie in the 50 Cent movie Before I Self Destruct (2009); as Elliot's cellmate in Bedazzled ; as Kurth, one of the protagonist's squad mates in Black Hawk Down; In Lockdown, he played Cashmere, a drug dealer who was sent to prison wrongfully on a murder charge; and also played a small role in the 1998 movie Black Dog.

Michael D. Steele

He was a company commander in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during the Somalia mission Operation Gothic Serpent, which resulted in the now famous book and movie Black Hawk Down, where he was portrayed by actor Jason Isaacs.

Reel Power: Hollywood Cinema and American Supremacy

Alford draws attention to the power of corporate moguls and the role of the Pentagon and CIA in the production of various films, such as Black Hawk Down, Terminator: Salvation, and Transformers.


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Gregory Sporleder

Sporleder spent the next 15 years again in minor supporting roles, in Being John Malkovich, Black Hawk Down, S.W.A.T., The Big Bounce, Hotel for Dogs, Andersonville and 17 Again.

William Garrison

William F. Garrison, US general who commanded the operation depicted in the film Black Hawk Down