The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Biography, Drama, History |.
The Last King of Scotland is a historical drama film based on Giles Foden’s novel The Last King of Scotland (1998), adapted by screenwriters Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock, and directed by Kevin Macdonald. The film was a co-production between companies from the United Kingdom and Germany.
The film tells the fictional story of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young Scottish doctor who travels to Uganda and becomes the personal physician of President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker). The film is based on events of Amin’s rule, and the title comes from a reporter in a press conference who wishes to verify whether Amin, who was known to adopt fanciful imperial titles for himself, declared himself the King of Scotland. The film has an approval rating of 87% at Rotten Tomatoes, and Whitaker won Best Actor at the 2007 Academy Awards, among other accolades.
In 1970, Nicholas Garrigan graduates from medical school at the University of Edinburgh. With dull prospects at home, he decides to seek adventure abroad by working at a Ugandan missionary clinic run by Dr. David Merrit and his wife, Sarah. Garrigan becomes attracted to Sarah, who enjoys the attention but refuses to engage in an extramarital affair.
Meanwhile, General Idi Amin overthrows incumbent president Milton Obote in a coup d’état. Sarah has seen past corruptions and warns it will repeat itself, but Garrigan sincerely believes Amin will help the country.
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Writers: Peter Morgan (screenplay), Jeremy Brock (screenplay), Giles Foden (novel), David Fox (dialogue)
Stars: James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Simon McBurney, David Oyelowo, Stephen Rwangyezi
Cast:
| Forest Whitaker | … | Idi Amin |
| James McAvoy | … | Dr. Nicholas Garrigan |
| Kerry Washington | … | Kay Amin |
| Gillian Anderson | … | Sarah Merrit |
| Simon McBurney | … | Stone |
| David Oyelowo | … | Dr. Junju |
| Stephen Rwangyezi | … | Jonah Wasswa |
| Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga | … | Masanga (as Abby Mukiibi) |
| Adam Kotz | … | Dr. Merrit |
| Sam Okelo | … | Bonny |
| Sarah Nagayi | … | Tolu |
| Chris Wilson | … | Perkins |
| Dick Stockley | … | Times Journalist (as Dr. Dick Stockley) |
| Barbara Rafferty | … | Mrs. Garrigan |
| David Ashton | … | Dr. Garrigan – Senior |
| Daniel Ssettaba | … | Kay Amin’s Servant |
| Apollo Okwenje Omamo | … | Mackenzie Amin |
| Louis Asea | … | Campbell Amin |
| Giles Foden | … | British Journalist 1 |
| Andrew Williams | … | British Journalist 2 (as Andy Williams) |
| Martina Amati | … | Italian Journalist |
| Rene Peissker | … | German Journalist |
| Stern Jedidian | … | American Journalist |
| Dave A. Tarun | … | Asian Tailor |
| Clare Wandera | … | Secretary |
| Cleopatra Koheirwe | … | Joy |
| Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera | … | Malyamu Amin (as Joanitta B. Wandera) |
| Consodyne Buzabo | … | Nora Amin |
| Peter Salmon | … | White Businessman |
| Michael Wawuyo | … | Air Force Commander |
| Wilberforce Muteta | … | Guard (as Wilberforce Mutete) |
| Haruna Walusimbi | … | Guard |
| John Olima | … | Bagpiper |
| Angela Kalule | … | Chanteuse at Nghtclub |
| Sam Namatiti | … | Band at Nightclub – Bass & Keyboards |
| Mathias Muwonge | … | Band at Nightclub – African Xylophone & Lyre |
| Joseph Kahirimbanyi | … | Band at Nightclub – Guitar |
| Afrigo Band | … | Band at Party |
| Ndere Troupe | … | Dancers at Rally |
| The Nyonza Singers | … | Choir at Parliament |
| Idi Amin | … | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Hannington Bugingo | … | Bodyguard to The Minister of Health (uncredited) |
| Maurice Kirya | … | Self (uncredited) |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia