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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 wha...

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Corporate Authors: Fox Searchlight Pictures, DNA Films, FilmFour (Firm), UK Film Council, Scottish Screen (Organization), Cowboy Films, Slate Films, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc
Other Authors: Calderwood, Andrea, Bryer, Lisa, Steel, Charles, Morgan, Peter, 1963-, Brock, Jeremy, 1959-, Macdonald, Kevin, 1967-, Whitaker, Forest, McAvoy, James, 1979-, Washington, Kerry, 1977-, McBurney, Simon, Anderson, Gillian, 1968-, Heffes, Alex, Foden, Giles, 1967-
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Language Notes: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.
Published: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2010]
Subjects:
Amin, Idi, > 1925-2003 > Drama.
Government physicians > Uganda > Drama.
Dictators > Uganda > Drama.
Uganda > History > 1971-1979 > Drama.
Uganda > Politics and government > 1971-1979 > Drama.
Médicos > Uganda > Teatro.
Dictadores > Uganda > Teatro.
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
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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.
Item Description:Title from container.
Based on the novel by Giles Foden.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
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.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: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.
Audience:MPAA rating: R; for some strong violence and gruesome images, sexual content and language.
CHV rating: 18A; brutal violence, gory scenes.
Awards:Academy Awards, 2007: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Forest Whitaker.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Anthony Dod Mantle ; editor, Justine Wright ; music, Alex Heffes.