The Last King of Scotland
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
Starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, David Oyelowo, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Adam Kotz, Barbara Rafferty, David Ashton
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock, Giles Foden
- Music
- Alex Heffes
- Cinematography
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Cast
- Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, David Oyelowo, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Adam Kotz, Barbara Rafferty, David Ashton, Sarah Nagayi, Stephen Rwangyezi
Updated July 22, 2026
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