The Last King of Scotland
"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.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
Written by: Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock, Giles Foden
Produced by: Christine Ruppert, Andrea Calderwood, Ros Borland
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