The Last King of Scotland (2006)

  • R
  • 09/01/2006 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 3m

Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

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.

Kevin Macdonald

Director

Peter Morgan

Screenplay

Jeremy Brock

Screenplay

Giles Foden

Novel

Cast

Forest Whitaker's headshot

Forest Whitaker

Idi Amin
James McAvoy's headshot

James McAvoy

Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney's headshot

Simon McBurney

British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson's headshot

Gillian Anderson

Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington's headshot

Kerry Washington

Kay Amin
David Oyelowo's headshot

David Oyelowo

Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga's headshot

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Masanga
Adam Kotz's headshot

Adam Kotz

Dr. David Merrit

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