The Last King of Scotland
7.4/10
Rating
123 min
Runtime
2006
Release Year
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Cast
Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington
Quick Synopsis
After completing his medical education, a young Scottish doctor named Nicholas Garrigan seeks adventure and travels to Uganda. He arrives during the political turmoil that leads to the fall of President Obote. As General Idi Amin rises to power, he appoints Garrigan as his personal physician, placing him close to the center of the country's changing leadership.
Detailed Synopsis of The Last King of Scotland
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.
