The Last King of Scotland
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- TMDB rating for The Last King of Scotland (opens in a new tab)7.4 / 10(2,488 votes)
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- Director: Kevin Macdonald
- Cast: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, David Oyelowo
- Released: Sep 27, 2006
Synopsis
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.
Source: TMDB (edited as needed)
My commentary
Forest Whitaker's performance in this movie was absolutely brilliant. I did not appreciate the fact that the movie largely ignores the debacle brought upon his country by this madman, and instead focuses on the impact on the doctor's life.
Awards
- Best ActorAcademy Awards · Oscar