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1. www.factualamerica.com › behind-the-screenplay › idiIdi Amin's Real Doctor: The Truth Behind 'The Last King of ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Idi Amin is accurately portrayed as Uganda's dictator from 1971 to 1979. His erratic behavior, charisma, and brutality are well-documented historical facts. Kay Amin, one of Idi Amin's wives, is also a real historical figure. The character of Nicholas Garrigan, however, is fictional.

2. www.cbsnews.com › news › katie-the-true-story-behindKatie: The True Story Behind "The Last King" - CBS News

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   Mar 1, 2007 · My first question: Was there really a Dr. Nicholas Garrigan, played in the movie by James McEvoy? As it turns out, no, there wasn't.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Last_King_of_ScotlandThe Last King of Scotland (film) - Wikipedia

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   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. The film stars Forest Whitaker , James McAvoy , Kerry Washington , Simon McBurney , and Gillian Anderson .

   Award	Category	Nominee (s)	Result
   AARP Movies for Grownups Awards	Best Movie for Grownups	Best Movie for Grownups	Won
   Academy Awards	Best Actor	Forest Whitaker	Won
   African-American Film Critics Association ...	Top 10 Films	Top 10 Films	2nd Place
   African-American Film Critics Association ...	Best Picture	Best Picture	Nominated

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Last_King_of_ScotlandThe Last King of Scotland - Wikipedia

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   The protagonist is a fictional character named Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scottish doctor who goes to work in Uganda out of a sense of idealism and adventure, arriving on the day of the 1971 Ugandan coup d'état.

   • Author: Giles Foden

   • Publish Year: 1998

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   Mar 29, 2023 · “Nicholas Garrigan is based on three people that actually existed and had very close relationships with Amin…one of them was a Scottish doctor who’s a little bit older than my character,” said James McAvoy, speaking on the origins of his character in an interview with STV Entertainment.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0455590The Last King of Scotland (2006) - IMDb

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   After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, Scottish physician Nicholas Garrigan flies to Uganda to work at a missionary clinic. And before long, Garrigan has a chance encounter with General Idi Amin, the country's new president.

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   Who is Dr Nicholas Garrigan?

   • The story follows a Scottish doctor's experiences as he becomes entangled in Amin's regime. The film centers on Dr. Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scottish physician who travels to Uganda seeking adventure. He encounters the charismatic General Idi Amin, recently installed as president through a military coup.

   Idi Amin's Real Doctor: The Truth Behind 'The Last King of Scotland'

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   Was there really a Dr Nicholas Garrigan in 'the last king of Scotland'?

   • My first question: Was there really a Dr. Nicholas Garrigan, played in the movie by James McEvoy? As it turns out, no, there wasn't. "The Last King of Scotland" is only loosely based on a book of the same name, which itself is only loosely based on the truth.

   Katie: The True Story Behind "The Last King" - CBS News

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   Is Nicholas Garrigan a real person?

   • His erratic behavior, charisma, and brutality are well-documented historical facts. Kay Amin, one of Idi Amin's wives, is also a real historical figure. The character of Nicholas Garrigan, however, is fictional. He is loosely inspired by Bob Astles, a British soldier who became an adviser to Amin.

   Idi Amin's Real Doctor: The Truth Behind 'The Last King of Scotland'

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   Why is Dr Nicholas Garrigan portrayed as Amin's personal physician?

   • Dr. Nicholas Garrigan's role as Amin's personal physician is an invention for storytelling purposes. His interactions with Amin and involvement in political affairs are dramatized. The movie exaggerates Garrigan's influence on Amin and his access to the inner workings of the regime.

   Idi Amin's Real Doctor: The Truth Behind 'The Last King of Scotland'

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   Is Nicholas Garrigan based on a true story?

   • “Nicholas Garrigan is based on three people that actually existed and had very close relationships with Amin…one of them was a Scottish doctor who’s a little bit older than my character,” said James McAvoy, speaking on the origins of his character in an interview with STV Entertainment.

   The Last King of Scotland: Is the 2006 Movie Inspired by a True Story?

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   How does James McAvoy portray Dr Garrigan?

   • James McAvoy portrays Dr. Garrigan, embodying the character's naivety and moral struggle. The film, directed by Kevin Macdonald, creates a tense atmosphere that reflects Uganda's instability during Amin's reign. It uses vivid cinematography to contrast the country's natural beauty with the dark undercurrents of political violence.

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8. www.ign.com › articles › 2010/02/03The Last King of Scotland Review - IGN

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   Feb 3, 2010 · Directed by documentary filmmaker Kevin Macdonald from a screenplay adaptation by Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock, The Last King follows Dr. Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), who comes to...