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BLACK HAWK DOWN opens. Directed by Ridley Scott. Scripted by Ken Nolan from the novel by journalist Mark Bowden. Bravura recreation of the ill-fated Oct '93 battle of Mogadishu: a bloody 16 hour standoff between battalion of US Rangers and a horde of Somalian guerillas. Impressive ensemble cast includes Josh Harnett, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore & Sam Shepherd. Film wins Oscars for Best Editing and Best Sound.
