| Description |
1 Blu-ray Disc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, region A, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD 5.1 Master surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, AVC @ 30 MBPS, 50GB, dual-layer, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Language |
English (DTS-HD 5.1), dubbed French (DTS 5.1), dubbed Portuguese (Dolby 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Anthony Dod Mantle ; editor, Justine Wright ; music, Alex Heffes. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some strong violence and gruesome images, sexual content and language. |
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CHV rating: 18A; brutal violence, gory scenes. |
| Summary |
A portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician and trusted confidant. What starts off as a fascinating job soon turns to horror as the doctor realizes what kind of man he really works for. |
| Awards |
Academy Award, 2006: Best actor. |
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Golden Globes (USA), 2006: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Pictures - Drama (Forest Whitaker). |
| Note |
Special features: 7 deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Kevin MacDonald; "Forest Whitaker Idi Amin" featurette; "Capturing Idi Amin" documentary; Fox Movie Channel presents casting session: The last king of Scotland. |
| Terms Of Use |
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected. |
| Subject |
Amin, Idi, 1925-2003 -- Drama.
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Government physicians -- Uganda -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Dictators -- Uganda -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Uganda -- History -- 1971-1979 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Uganda -- Politics and government -- 1971-1979 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 2006.
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| Genre |
Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Calderwood, Andrea.
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Bryer, Lisa.
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Steel, Charles.
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Morgan, Peter, 1963-
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Brock, Jeremy, 1959-
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Macdonald, Kevin, 1967-
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Whitaker, Forest.
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McAvoy, James, 1979-
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Washington, Kerry, 1977-
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McBurney, Simon.
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Anderson, Gillian, 1968-
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Heffes, Alex.
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Foden, Giles, 1967-
Last king of Scotland.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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DNA Films.
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FilmFour (Firm)
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UK Film Council.
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Scottish Screen (Organization)
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Cowboy Films.
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Slate Films.
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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| Standard No. |
024543647959 |
| Music No. |
2264795 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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