The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 3m
- Director Kevin Macdonald
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.4/10 (2,449 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin
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James McAvoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
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Simon McBurney
as British Diplomat
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Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit
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Kerry Washington
as Kay Amin
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David Oyelowo
as Dr. Thomas Junju
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Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
as Masanga
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Adam Kotz
as Dr. David Merrit
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Barbara Rafferty
as Mrs. Garrigan
- David Ashton as Dr. Garrigan - Senior
- Sarah Nagayi as Tolu
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Stephen Rwangyezi
as Jonah Wasswa
- Sam Okelo as Bonny
-
Dick Stockley
as Times Journalist
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Chris Wilson
as Perkins
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Daniel Ssettaba
as Kay Amin's Servant
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Giles Foden
as British Journalist 1
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Andrew Williams
as British Journalist 2
Crew
-
Kevin Macdonald
Director
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Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
- Justine Wright Editor
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Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
- Christine Ruppert Producer
- Andrea Calderwood Producer
- Ros Borland Producer
- Lisa Bryer Producer
- Suzanne Warren Producer
- Charles Steel Producer
-
Peter Morgan
Screenplay
- Jeremy Brock Screenplay
