The Last King of Scotland
“Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.”
2006•R•2h 3m•7.4•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.
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Writer
Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$49M
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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
Production
Company
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Company
Cowboy Films
Company
DNA Films
Company
Scottish Screen
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Film4 Productions
Company
Slate Films
Producer
Christine Ruppert
Producer
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Suzanne Warren
Producer
Ros Borland
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