The Last King of Scotland (2007)

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The Last King of Scotland
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R 2 hr 3 minJan 19th, 2007Drama
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 19th, 2007
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 17th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$6,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$48,600,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films

The Last King of Scotland Quotes

A Call for Redemption Amidst Hatred

Nicholas Garrigan: Why are you doing this?
Dr. Junju: Frankly, I don't know. You deserve to die. But dead, you can do nothing. Alive, you might just be able to redeem yourself.

Conflicting Loyalties Between Friends and Leaders

Idi Amin: You promised to me you would help me build a new Uganda. You swore an oath.
Nicholas Garrigan: The oath is... erm... it's, it's a doctor's oath of confidentiality; we all take it. It's got nothing to do with Uganda.