The Last King of Scotland
2286 reviews
Drama
2h 3m
2006
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...
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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
- Release27 September 2006
- GenreDrama
- Duration2h 3m
- Budget$6,000,000
- Revenue$48,600,000
- Rate2286 reviews
- Productions
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films
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

Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa

Dick Stockley
Times Journalist

Chris Wilson
Perkins

Daniel Ssettaba
Kay Amin's Servant

Giles Foden
British Journalist 1

Andrew Williams
British Journalist 2

Devon Diep
Nurse (uncredited)
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