
About
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.
Cast

Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin

James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Simon McBurney
British Diplomat

Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit

Kerry Washington
Kay Amin

David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga

Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit

Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
Keywords
doctor violence based on novel or book kidnapping polygamy africa general 1970s mass murder dictator historical fiction uganda idi amin dictatorship luxury naivety diplomat scottish charisma kampala
Awards
Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Forest Whitaker