Movie·2006·2h 3m
The Last King of Scotland
Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.
Directed By
Kevin Macdonald
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Jeremy Brock, Peter Morgan
Producer
Christine Ruppert, Lisa Bryer
Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Music
Alex Heffes
Editor
Justine Wright
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,374 votes
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Cast
Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin
James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga
Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo
Bonny
Dick Stockley
Times Journalist
Chris Wilson
Perkins
Daniel Ssettaba
Kay Amin's Servant
Giles Foden
British Journalist 1
Andrew Williams
British Journalist 2
// crew
Crew
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Justine Wright
Editor
Christine Ruppert
Producer
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Lisa Bryer
Producer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Ros Borland
Producer
Suzanne Warren
Producer
Jeremy Brock
Screenplay
Peter Morgan
Screenplay
Andrew Macdonald
Executive Producer
Tessa Ross
Executive Producer
Allon Reich
Executive Producer
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
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