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"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

★★★½☆ 7.4/10 (2,407)
⏱ 2h 3m Released
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.

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Release Date
2006-09-27
Budget
$6.0M
Box Office
$48.6M
Language
EN
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Director: Kevin Macdonald
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Fox Searchlight Pictures · Cowboy Films · DNA Films · Scottish Screen

🎭 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
Sarah Nagayi
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa

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