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The Last King of Scotland (2006)

The Last King of Scotland (2006)

Drama

Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

Release Date: 2006, September 27
Directors: Kevin Macdonald
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films
Cast: David Oyelowo, Chris Wilson, Gillian Anderson, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Kerry Washington, Forest Whitaker, David Ashton, Barbara Rafferty, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Adam Kotz, Sarah Nagayi

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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