The Last King Of Scotland (2006)

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND (2006)

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As Ugandan director Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives "one of the great performances of modern movie history" (The Wall Street Journal), one that the Associated Press calls "nothing short of Oscar-worthy." This is Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician, due in part to Amin's unexpected passion for Scottish culture - Amin even proclaims himself "The Last King Of Scotland." Seduced by Amin's charisma and blinded by decadence, Garrigan's dream life becomes a waking nightmare of betrayal and madness from which there is no escape. Inspired by real people and events, this gripping, suspenseful stunner is filled with performances you will never forget.

RATING: R

STARRING:

Forest Whitaker: General Idi Amin Dada
James McAvoy: Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Kerry Washington: Kay Amin
Simon McBurney: Nigel Stone
Gillian Anderson: Sarah Merrit

YEAR OF RELEASE: 2006

SCREENWRITER: Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock

DIRECTOR: Kevin Macdonald

RUNNING TIME: 123 minutes

STUDIO: 20th Century Fox

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AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

ACADEMY AWARDS
(1 nomination and 1 win)

Best Actor - Forest Whitaker
(winner)

GOLDEN GIGGLES

No awards or nominations given to this film.

GOLDEN GLOBES
(5 nominations and 1 win)

Best Actor (Drama) - Forest Whitaker
(winner)

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TRIVIA TO IMPRESS YOUR EASILY IMPRESSED FRIENDS

This film is based on the book of the same name by Giles Foden.
Although this film chronicles the rise and fall of real Ugandan President Idi Amin, this story itself is fictional.
"The Last King Of Scotland" is a title a that Idi Amin gave himself.
This film was actually shot on location in Uganda, the first film that was allowed to shoot their since The African Queen in 1950.

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