Movies
The Last King of Scotland
- January 12, 2006
- 123 min.
- Drama
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- United States
Germany
United Kingdom
United States
Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.
Original title: The Last King of Scotland
6
nominations
67%
winning rate
4
wins
Academy Awards #79 - 2007
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Forest Whitaker | Winner |
British Academy Film Awards #60 - 2007
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Andrea Calderwood, Lisa Bryer, Charles Steel - as producer(s) | — |
| Outstanding British Film | Andrea Calderwood, Lisa Bryer, Charles Steel, Kevin Macdonald, Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Forest Whitaker | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | James McAvoy | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock | Winner |
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