The Last King of Scotland backdrop

The Last King of Scotland 2006 Directed by Kevin Macdonald

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , French , German , Swahili
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $48,600,000
Release Date 27 September 2006
123 mins
Cast
James McAvoy Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson Sarah Merrit
David Oyelowo Dr. Thomas Junju
Adam Kotz Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Stephen Rwangyezi Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo Bonny
Dick Stockley Times Journalist
Chris Wilson Perkins
Daniel Ssettaba Kay Amin's Servant
Giles Foden British Journalist 1
Andrew Williams British Journalist 2
Martina Amati Italian Journalist
Devon Diep Nurse (uncredited)