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The Last King of Scotland (2006)
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Ratings: 7.7/10 from 80,354 users
Metascore:
74/100
Reviews: 325 user | 243 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s Director:Kevin Macdonald |
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Storyline
In 1970, the just-graduated doctor Nicholas Garrigan moves to Uganda to get rid of his conservative father. While working in a mission in the country, he meets the new President Idi Amin after the coup-d'é-tat that overthrow the former government. He is invited to become his personal physician in Kampala and along the years he sees how despotic his friend is. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some strong violence and gruesome images, sexual content and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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El último rey de Escocia See more »Box Office
Budget:
£5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$142,899 (USA) (1 October 2006) (4 Screens)Gross:
$17,605,861 (USA) (20 May 2007)Company Credits
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Performed by Tony Allen
Written by Tony Allen
Published by Planet Woo Sari
Represented by Eric Trosset
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In the first scene in the village, where Idi Amin does his speech one of the spectators can be seen wearing a Scouts Canada uniform. The uniform can be distinguished by the Canadian flag above the left breast pocket. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: During the crowd scene in the village, set around 1972, a man can be seen wearing a Canadian Scout Uniform that wasn't issued until 1994. See more »Soundtracks
"Afro Disco Beat"Performed by Tony Allen
Written by Tony Allen
Published by Planet Woo Sari
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