The cast of Black Hawk Down featured famous actors at different points in their careers, with stars like Josh Hartnett and Ewan McGregor. Many actors played real people in the movie, with even the most famous stars receiving limited screen time due to the large cast. Black Hawk Down jump-started the careers of young and international cast members, leading to future success in the American film industry.

The cast of Black Hawk Down featured famous actors at both the beginning and peak of their careers. Black Hawk Down tells the story of Task Force Ranger on the disastrous 1993 mission that spiraled into the Battle of Mogadishu. During a raid against the Somali National Alliance, a Somali militia shot down two Black Hawk helicopters and left members of Task Force Ranger stranded in hostile territory. Ridley Scotts 2001 urban war movie boasted recognizable stars like Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, and William Fichtner,...