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UNITED STATES · 2006

The Last King of Scotland

Kevin Macdonald
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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.

Year2006
CountryUnited States
DirectorKevin Macdonald
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