Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin
2006•2h 3m•Released•EN
The Last King of Scotland
“Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 27, 2006
Runtime
2h 3m
Rating
7.4 / 10
Votes
2,468
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$48,600,000
Status
Released
Popularity
7.1
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Cast
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James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga
Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
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David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
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Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
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Featured Crew
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Christine Ruppert
Producer
Kevin Macdonald
Director
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Lisa Bryer
Producer
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Ros Borland
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Suzanne Warren
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Jeremy Brock
Screenplay
Peter Morgan
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Andrea Calderwood
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Charles Steel
Producer
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