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The Last King of Scotland

Release Date: January 12, 2007

Summary

Based on the true events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime, as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s. Forest Whitaker won an Oscar for his memorable portrayal of Idi Amin in this 2007 release.

Cast

Forest Whitaker  ...  Idi Amin
Kerry Washington  ...  Kay Amin
James McAvoy  ...  Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Gillian Anderson  ...  Sarah Merrit

Quotes

Nicholas Garrigan: Why are you doing this?
Djonjo: Frankly, I don't know. You deserve to die. But dead, you can do nothing. Alive, you might just be able to redeem yourself.
Nicholas Garrigan: I don't understand.
Djonjo: I am tired of hatred, Doctor Garrigan. This country is drowning in it. We deserve better... Go home. Tell the world the truth about Amin. They will believe you; you are a white man.
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