The Last King of Scotland is a novel by journalist Giles Foden, published by Faber and Faber in 1998. Focusing on the rise of Ugandan President Idi Amin and his reign as dictator from 1971 to 1979, the novel, which interweaves fiction and historical fact, is written as the memoir of a fictional Scottish doctor in Amin's employ. Foden's novel received critical acclaim and numerous awards when it was published. In 2006, a loose eponymous film adaptation was released.
About The Last King of Scotland
A Scottish doctor becomes caretaker and confidante of the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, only to realize he's helping the man tear his people apart. Now he must fight for his life to escape his grasp.
Achievement of The Last King of Scotland
The film is based on the book of the same name by Giles Foden. Forest Whitaker won Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
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Latest information about The Last King of Scotland updated on July 28 2021.
