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The Last King of Scotland (2006)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Kevin Macdonald
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    Idi Amin Forest Whitaker
  • Profile picture of James McAvoy
    Dr. Nicholas Garrigan James McAvoy
  • Profile picture of Simon McBurney
    British Diplomat Simon McBurney
  • Profile picture of Gillian Anderson
    Sarah Merrit Gillian Anderson
  • Profile picture of Kerry Washington
    Kay Amin Kerry Washington
  • Profile picture of David Oyelowo
    Dr. Thomas Junju David Oyelowo
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    Masanga Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
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    Dr. David Merrit Adam Kotz

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