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"The Last King of Scotland" (2006)

Last King of Scotland Synopsis: A Scottish doctor on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world’s most barbaric figures: Idi Amin. Impressed by Dr. Garrigan's brazen attitude in a moment of crisis, the newly self-appointed Ugandan President Amin hand picks him as his personal physician and closest confidante.
  1. James McAvoy

Forest Whitaker Discusses "The Last King of Scotland"

Forest Whitaker on "The Last King of Scotland," playing Idi Amin, researching the real man, and playing darker characters.

"The Last King of Scotland" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from the Fox Searchlight movie, "Last King of Scotland," starring Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin, James McAvoy, Gillian Anderson, and Kerry Washington.

"The Last King of Scotland" Movie Credits

Cast and crew list for "The Last King of Scotland" starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy and Kerry Washington.

2007 Academy Awards Winners and Nominees

Forest Whitaker beat Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Peter O'Toole, and Will Smith to win the Best Actor Oscar.

2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Forest Whitaker took home the trophy for best actor at the 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

"The Last King of Scotland" DVD Review

"The Last King of Scotland" DVD review, synopsis and list of bonus features.

"The Last King of Scotland" Trailer

Trailer for "The Last King of Scotland" in Windows Media and Real Player formats.

"The Last King of Scotland" Casting News

(April 2005) Forest Whitaker will star as Idi Amin in the movie "The Last King of Scotland," also starring James McAvoy.

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