Drama
Theatrical January 19, 2007
The Last King of Scotland poster

The Last King of Scotland (2007)

The Last King of Scotland is a book-based movie adapted from "The Last King of Scotland" by Giles Foden. This Drama film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is January 19, 2007.

The Source Material

The Last King of Scotland

by Giles Foden

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Overview

Shortly after his arrival in Uganda, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan is called to the scene of a bizarre accident: Idi Amin, careening down a dirt road in his red Maserati, has run over a cow. When Garrigan tends to Amin, the dictator, in his obsession for a…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
The Last King of Scotland
Original Title
The Last King of Scotland
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama
US Theatrical
January 19, 2007 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
September 27, 2006