The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."
TMDb Score
75
R 2 hr 1 minSep 1st, 2006Drama

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.

Director
Kevin Macdonald
Starring
Forest Whitakeras Idi Amin
James McAvoyas Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurneyas British Diplomat
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Cast & Crew

Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin
James McAvoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
as British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films, Tatfilm
Movie Tags:doctor1970safricaviolencekidnapping

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