Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young, aspiring doctor, moves to Uganda to stand up to his father and make a difference in the world. While working at a mission in a remote village, Nicholas crosses paths with newly elected President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker), who instantly takes a liking to the Scotsman and hires him as his personal physician. At first, Nicholas is taken in by the lavish parties and comfortable lifestyle provided by his new boss, but when he witnesses Amin's ruthless treatment of his people firsthand, Nicholas realizes that he is aiding a cruel, unstable monster. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. With Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Simon McBurney and David Oyelowo. Categories: Drama, Thriller, Based on a True Story. Year: 2006.
Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland
Gillian Anderson in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
James McAvoy and Gillian Anderson in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
Kerry Washington in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
Kerry Washington and Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland
David Oyelowo in The Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker also appeared in Platoon, The Crying Game, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Bloodsport, Good Morning, Vietnam, A Little Trip to Heaven, Vantage Point, Even Money, The Great Debaters, Street Kings, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Panic Room, and Where the Wild Things Are.
James McAvoy also appeared in Wimbledon, Atonement, Penelope, Wanted, and Becoming Jane.
Kerry Washington also appeared in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fantastic Four, Ray, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, I Think I Love My Wife, The Dead Girl, Against the Ropes, Lakeview Terrace, Miracle at St. Anna, and Life Is Hot in Cracktown.
Gillian Anderson also appeared in Playing by Heart, The X Files: I Want to Believe, and How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.
Simon McBurney also appeared in Cousin Bette.
Jeremy Brock also appeared in Driving Lessons and Brideshead Revisited.
Kevin Macdonald also appeared in State of Play.