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Charming. Magnetic. Murderous. - The Last King of Scotland
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Title: The Last King of Scotland

Release Date: 12 Jan 2006

Runtime: 2h 3m

Genre: Drama

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

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

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.419 (2144 votes)

Cast

  • Idi Amin: Forest Whitaker
  • Dr. Nicholas Garrigan: James McAvoy
  • British Diplomat: Simon McBurney
  • Sarah Merrit: Gillian Anderson
  • Kay Amin: Kerry Washington
  • Dr. Thomas Junju: David Oyelowo
  • Masanga: Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
  • Dr. David Merrit: Adam Kotz
  • Mrs. Garrigan: Barbara Rafferty
  • Dr. Garrigan - Senior: David Ashton
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