• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2006-01-12
  • Runtime123 minutes
  • TaglineCharming. Magnetic. Murderous.
  • Revenue48,600,000$
  • GenreDrama
  • Production
    CompaniesFox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films, Tatfilm
  • Budget6,000,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Forest Whitaker

James McAvoy

Simon McBurney

Gillian Anderson

Kerry Washington

David Oyelowo

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Adam Kotz

Barbara Rafferty

Stephen Rwangyezi

Dick Stockley

Chris Wilson

Daniel Ssettaba

Giles Foden

Andrew Williams