The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

7.4(2,229 votes)
2006
2h 3m
Drama

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.

Production

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

Cast

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

David Ashton

Dr. Garrigan - Senior

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