Film

The Last King of Scotland 2006

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

  • Drama
  • 123 min
  • R

Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

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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Classical in form, earnest, overwhelming and bleak.

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