The Last King of Scotland (2006)
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Director Kevin MacDonald teams with screenwriter Jeremy Brock to adapt Giles Foden's novel detailing the brutal reign of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin as seen through the eyes of his personal physician. James McAvoy stars as the doctor who slowly realizes that he is trapped in an inescapable nightmare, and Forest Whitaker assumes the role of the notorious despot. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Kevin Macdonald
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Last King of Scotland
Director Kevin MacDonald teams with screenwriter Jeremy Brock to adapt Giles Foden's novel detailing the brutal reign of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin as seen through the eyes of his personal physician. James McAvoy stars as the doctor who slowly realizes that he is trapped in an inescapable nightmare, and Forest Whitaker assumes the role of the notorious despot. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 123 mins
Complete Cast of The Last King of Scotland
- Forest Whitaker - Idi Amin
- Kerry Washington - Kay Amin
- Simon McBurney - Stone
- Stephen Rwangyezi - Jonah Wasswa
- Adam Kotz - Dr. Merrit
- Sarah Nagayi - Tolu
- Dr. Dick Stockley - Times Journalist
- David Ashton - Dr. Garrigan (Senior)
- Apollo Okwenje Omamo - Mackenzie Amin
- Giles Foden - British Journalist 1
- Martina Amati - Italian Journalist
- Stern Jedidian - American Journalist
- Clare Wandera - Secretary
- Joanitta B. Wandera - Malyamu Amin
- Peter Salmon - White Businessman
- Wilberforce Mutete - Guard
- Muhammed Kaweesa - Idi's Double
- John Bosco Obiya - Idi's Double
- Angela Kalule - Chanteuse at Nightclub
- Mathias Muwonge - African Xylophone/Lyre
- Afrigo Band - Band at Party
- The Nyonza Singers - Choir at Parliament
- James McAvoy - Nicholas Garrigan
- Gillian Anderson - Sarah Merrit
- David Oyelowo - Dr. Junju
- Abby Mukiibi - Masanga
- Sam Okello - Bonny
- Chris Wilson - Perkins
- Barbara Rafferty - Mrs. Garrigan
- Daniel Ssettaba - Kay Amin's Servant
- Louis Asea - Campbell Amin
- Andy Williams - British Journalist 2
- Rene Peissker - German Journalist
- Dave A. Tarun - Asian Tailor
- Cleopatra Koheirwe - Joy
- Consodyne Buzabo - Nora Amin
- Michael Wawuyo - Air Force Commander
- Haruna Walusimbi - Guard
- Grace Mugenyi - Idi's Double
- John Olima - Bagpiper
- Sam Namatiti - Bass/Keyboards
- Joseph Kahirimbanyi - Guitar
- Ndere Troupe - Dancers at Rally
- Andy Williams - British Journalist 2
- Director(s):
- Kevin Macdonald
- Writer(s):
- Jeremy Brock, Peter Morgan
- Producer(s):
- Lisa Bryer, Charles Steel, Andrea Calderwood
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Graphic Violence)
- 2006 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
- 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
- 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best British Film
- 2006 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
- 2006 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- 2006 - Kansas City Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Las Vegas Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - London Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - National Board of Review - Best Actor
- 2006 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
- 2006 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Actor
- 2006 - New York Film Critics Society - Best Actor
- 2006 - Oklahoma Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
- 2006 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- 2006 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Actor
- 2006 - Southeastern Film Critics Association - Best Actor
- 2006 - Southeastern Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
- 2006 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Actor
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