The Last King Of Scotland (DVD, 2007)
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Young Scottish doctor Nick Garrigan travels to Uganda hoping to do some good. After an automobile accident, Nick is called in to treat the President Idi AminÆs wounds. His authoritative behaviour impresses Amin, who charms Nick into becoming his personal physician. Nick embraces his newfound life of luxury, but he is unable to grasp the reality of the situation. When he does finally realise the atrocities Amin is inflicting upon his people, the terrified doctor tries to make a frantic escape before itÆs too late...Product Identifiers
ProducerLisa Bryer, Andrea Calderwood, Charles Steel
EAN5039036030922
eBay Product ID (ePID)59525682
Product Key Features
ActorForest Whitaker, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, David Oyelowo, Simon Mcburney, James McAvoy
Film/TV TitleThe Last King of Scotland
DirectorKevin Macdonald
LanguageEnglish
Run Time118 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2007
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Making of Documentary\Director's Commentary\Deleted Scenes\Featurette
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama 2007 -, Best Actor In A Leading Role 2007 - Forest Whitaker, Best Actor 2007 - Forest Whitaker, Best Screenplay (Adapted) 2007 - Peter Morgan
Executive ProducerAndrew MacDonald
Additional InformationForest Whitaker delivers an Oscar-winning, ferociously commanding performance as bloodthirsty Ugandan president Idi Amin in Kevin MacDonaldÆs THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, the film recounts AminÆs horrific reign through the eyes of a fictional character, Nick Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young doctor from Scotland who travels to Uganda hoping to do some good. Nick is more sanguine about new president Amin than his counterpart Sarah Merrit (Gillian Armstrong) is, whose experience causes her to be sceptical of AminÆs bombastic declarations. After an automobile accident, Nick is called in to treat the presidentÆs wounds. His authoritative behaviour impresses Amin, who charms Nick into becoming his personal physician. Nick embraces his newfound life of luxury, but he is unable to grasp the reality of the situation. When he does finally realise the atrocities Amin is inflicting upon his people (and is also capable of inflicting on Nick), the terrified doctor tries to make a frantic escape before it's too late. MacDonald, director of the acclaimed documentaries ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER and TOUCHING THE VOID, makes a startlingly assured transition into fictional filmmaking with THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND. Working with cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (THE CELEBRATION) and editor Justine Wright, MacDonald brings 1970s Uganda to pulsating life, perfectly recreating that tumultuous era. But ultimately the film belongs to Whitaker: as he shifts from charming to maniacal in the space of a short, unexpected breath, he infuses Amin with startling humanity.
ReviewsSunday Express - A heart thumping thriller, The Guardian - Rivetingly enjoyable
ScreenwriterPeter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
AuthorGiles Foden
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Last King Of Scotland
Director of PhotographyAnthony Dod Mantle
Consumer AdviceContains strong violence, gruesome images, sex and language
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- 05 Oct, 2017
Whitaker shines
The rise of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, told through the eyes of a fictional character. James McAvoy plays a newly-qualifies doctor who wants to do good somewhere abroad, and randomly chooses Uganda. By chance his path crosses that of new chief Amin, who recruits him as his personal doctor. And he roller-coaster ride begins, as Amin switches between big friendly lovable buffoon and terrifying monster. I found McAvoy's character really dislikeable- life would have been so much better (and not just for him) if he had not shown such a predilection for other men's wives. Brilliant performance from Whitaker, capturing he mood swings and the menace always lurking beneath. And Gillian Anderson, with blonde hair and an excellent British accent, is top rate..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2025
Fantastic
It’s a product of its time. It is very well made. The Actors are fantastic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Sep, 2019
I understood the title after watching the DVD
It was brand new and still cello wrapped.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Feb, 2025
Fine dvd of classic film....
Fine dvd of classic film.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Feb, 2019
Great film
Acting is excellent, special effects believable and cast is perfect.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jul, 2020
Interesting historical film
Very good filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 May, 2024
Bargain dvd for £1!
Bargain dvd for £1!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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