Trailer

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

US:: R 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.

Updated May 9 2020

Releases:

MoreLess Releases

Keywords:

dictator 1970s general kidnapping naivety luxury charisma polygamy uganda dictatorship

FACTS

Runtime: 121 mins Revenue: $48,027,970 Budget: $6,000,000 Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Idi Amin

James McAvoy

Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Kerry Washington

Kay Amin

Gillian Anderson

Sarah Merrit

Simon McBurney

British Diplomat

David Oyelowo

Corporal Ira Clark

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Masanga

Adam Kotz

Dr. David Merrit