The Last King of Scotland

Summary

The Last King of Scotland is a film^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• The Last King of Scotland received the Academy Award for Best Actor^[3].
• The Last King of Scotland's instance of is recorded as film^[4].
• The Last King of Scotland was directed by Kevin Macdonald^[5].
• Peter Morgan wrote the screenplay for The Last King of Scotland^[6].
• Jeremy Brock wrote the screenplay for The Last King of Scotland^[7].
• The Last King of Scotland's composer is recorded as Alex Heffes^[8].
• The Last King of Scotland's genre is drama film^[9].
• The Last King of Scotland's genre is film based on a novel^[10].
• The Last King of Scotland's based on is recorded as The Last King of Scotland^[11].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Forest Whitaker^[12].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was James McAvoy^[13].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Kerry Washington^[14].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Simon McBurney^[15].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Gillian Anderson^[16].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was David Oyelowo^[17].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Chris Wilson^[18].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Giles Foden^[19].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Martina Amati^[20].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Cleopatra Koheirwe^[21].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Michael Wawuyo^[22].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga^[23].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Adam Kotz^[24].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Stephen Rwangyezi^[25].
• A cast member of The Last King of Scotland was Sam Okelo^[26].
• The Last King of Scotland was produced by Andrea Calderwood^[27].

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Authorship and Creation

The Last King of Scotland was produced by Andrea Calderwood^[27]. It was directed by Kevin Macdonald^[5]. Screenwriters include Peter Morgan^[6] and Jeremy Brock^[7]. Cast members include Forest Whitaker^[12], James McAvoy^[13], Kerry Washington^[14], Simon McBurney^[15], Gillian Anderson^[16], and David Oyelowo^[17].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 2006^[28] and March 15, 2007^[29]. Original languages include English^[30], German^[31], French^[32], and Swahili^[33]. Genres include drama film^[9] and film based on a novel^[10]. The Last King of Scotland was distributed by video on demand^[34].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include human nature^[35], Idi Amin^[36], failed state^[37], and Uganda^[38].

Reception

The Last King of Scotland received the Academy Award for Best Actor^[3]. Reviews include 7.3/10^[39], 87%^[40], and 74/100^[41].

Why It Matters

The Last King of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

What awards did The Last King of Scotland receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor^[3].