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The Last King of Scotland (DVD, 2007, Full Frame)

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Forest Whitaker delivers a ferociously commanding performance as bloodthirsty Ugandan president Idi Amin in Kevin MacDonald's THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, the film recounts Amin's 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 is his counterpart Sarah Merrit (Gillian Armstrong), whose experience causes her to be skeptical of Amin's bombastic declarations. After an automobile accident, Nick is called in to treat the president's wounds. His authoritative behavior 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 realize 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.

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UPC0024543407324

eBay Product ID (ePID)58370313

Product Key Features

ActorForest Whitaker, James McAvoy

RatingR

EditionFull Screen

Movie/TV TitleLast King of Scotland

DirectorKevin Macdonald

FormatDVD

Release Year2007

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreBiography

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Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatFull Frame

Leading RoleForest Whitaker, James Mcavoy

Release Date20070417

Film CountryUSA

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by rickyc0491
Feb 25, 2021
Last King of Scotland
This movie is one of good black history month biographies.
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by maybpatr
Oct 09, 2018
James McAvoy is a delight.
Interesting movie. As always, James McAvoy is a delight. Quick clip of him completely naked is a bonus I wasn't expecting!
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Oct 17, 2016
Great movie.
Forest was great in this movie.
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