Idi Amin
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The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 historical drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock. Based on Giles Foden's 1998 novel, its plot depicts the dictatorship of Ugandan President Idi Amin through the perspective of Nicholas Garrigan, a fictional Scottish doctor.
Jan 19, 2007 · A biographical drama about a Scottish doctor who becomes the personal physician of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 1970s. The movie stars Forest Whitaker, who won an Oscar for his role, and James McAvoy, and is directed by Kevin Macdonald.
- (197K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Kevin Macdonald
- 2007-01-19
The Last King of Scotland is a novel by journalist Giles Foden, published by Faber and Faber in 1998. Focusing on the rise of Ugandan President Idi Amin and his reign as dictator from 1971 to 1979, the novel, which interweaves fiction and historical fact, is written as the memoir of a fictional Scottish doctor in Amin's employ.
- Giles Foden
- 1998
The Last King of Scotland (2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Jan 19, 2007 · A political thriller based on the true story of Idi Amin, a brutal dictator of Uganda. Forest Whitaker won an Oscar for his portrayal of Amin, while James McAvoy plays his Scottish doctor and friend.
- (184)
- Kevin Macdonald
- R
- Forest Whitaker
Set in Uganda in the 1970's, The Last King of Scotland is a compelling mix of fact and fiction that depicts Idi Amin (Whittaker) as one of the most powerful dictators of our time.
Nov 26, 2015 · This is Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician, due in part to Amin's ...
- 2 min
- 358.1K
- 20th Century Studios
