Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.
The Last King of Scotland
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Synopsis
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.
- Directed by
- Kevin Macdonald
- Written by
- Giles Foden, Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin
James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga
Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo
Bonny
Dick Stockley
Times Journalist
Chris Wilson
Perkins
Daniel Ssettaba
Kay Amin's Servant
Details
- Released
- September 27, 2006
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Status
- Released
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $48,600,000
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