The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."

Audience Score

74

R 2 hr 3 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.

DirectorKevin Macdonald

StarringForest WhitakerJames McAvoySimon McBurney

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Cast & Crew

Forest Whitaker

as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

as British Diplomat

Gillian Anderson

as Sarah Merrit

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 19th, 2007

On DVD & Blu-ray:April 17th, 2007 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films, Tatfilm

Movie Tags:doctor, africa, kidnapping

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