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The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland
★ 7.4/10•2006•2h 3m•R•Drama

Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

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.

Kevin Macdonald · Director

Jeremy Brock · Screenplay

Peter Morgan · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 3m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 27, 2006
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$48,600,000

Actors

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Idi Amin

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

British Diplomat

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Sarah Merrit

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Kay Amin

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Dr. Thomas Junju

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Masanga

Adam Kotz

Adam Kotz

Dr. David Merrit

Barbara Rafferty

Barbara Rafferty

Mrs. Garrigan

David Ashton

Dr. Garrigan - Senior

Sarah Nagayi

Tolu

Stephen Rwangyezi

Stephen Rwangyezi

Jonah Wasswa

Sam Okelo

Bonny

Dick Stockley

Dick Stockley

Times Journalist

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Perkins

Daniel Ssettaba

Daniel Ssettaba

Kay Amin's Servant

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