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The Last King of Scotland poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.8 / 100
2006·Biography / Drama / History·2h 3m

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

“Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.”

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.

Above the Line
Kevin Macdonald·DirectorPeter Morgan·ScreenplayJeremy Brock·ScreenplayAnthony Dod Mantle·Director of PhotographyAlex Heffes·Original Music ComposerJustine Wright·Editor
Cast
Forest Whitaker·Idi AminJames McAvoy·Dr. Nicholas GarriganSimon McBurney·British DiplomatGillian Anderson·Sarah MerritKerry Washington·Kay AminDavid Oyelowo·Dr. Thomas JunjuAbby Mukiibi Nkaaga·MasangaAdam Kotz·Dr. David MerritBarbara Rafferty·Mrs. GarriganDavid Ashton·Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Kevin Macdonald·Director
Writing· 2
Peter Morgan·ScreenplayJeremy Brock·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Anthony Dod Mantle·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Justine Wright·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alex Heffes·Original Music Composer
Production· 6
Christine Ruppert·ProducerAndrea Calderwood·ProducerRos Borland·ProducerLisa Bryer·ProducerSuzanne Warren·ProducerCharles Steel·Producer
By the Numbers
81.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$49M
ROI 710%
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#222C26
#FFFFFF
#3A729B
Mood
Serious, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large, dark-skinned man's face at the top, looking directly forward with a serious expression. Below him, the title "THE LAST KING OF SCOT”

dramahistorybiography
Key Elements
Handgun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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