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The Last King of Scotland

R20062h 3mKevin Macdonald
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 74
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"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."

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.

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DiplomatNaivetyBased On Novel Or BookGeneralKidnappingDictatorAfricaMass Murder1970sAffectation

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What is The Last King of Scotland (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in The Last King of Scotland?

The Last King of Scotland stars Forest Whitaker (Idi Amin), James McAvoy (Dr. Nicholas Garrigan), Simon McBurney (British Diplomat), Gillian Anderson (Sarah Merrit), Kerry Washington (Kay Amin). The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald.

How long is The Last King of Scotland?

The Last King of Scotland has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is The Last King of Scotland worth watching?

The Last King of Scotland holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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