The Last King of Scotland (Original title)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 12 January 2007 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, USADirected by: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Nicholas, a young Scottish doctor, comes to Uganda to escape the boredom of home and with an idea of doing good work. His arrival coincides with the rise to power of Idi Amin, a lover of all things Scottish. A chance encounter leads to Nicholas's appointment as Amin's personal physician. At first charmed, Nicholas finally has to face up to the brutality of Amin and his regime.
Genre: Historical drama
Subjects: Idi Amin (1925-2003), Uganda
Releases
Date: 12 January 2007Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 122 mins 53 secs - Length: 11059 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Snared by a TyrantAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Written By v12 n7 October 2008 Pages: [24]-27
Title: The accidental political writerAuthor: MORGAN, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Peter Morgan writes about the treatment of politics and power in his work, with reference to The DEAL, The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, The QUEEN and FROST/NIXON.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Page: 44
Title: In Cinemas: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: BEARDSWORTH, Liz Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2007 Page: 42
Title: Hollywood's depiction of AfricaAuthor: TLELIMA, Tiisetso Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: How Africa is represented on the screen by Hollywood. Looks particularly at The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and BLOOD DIAMOND. Article argues that the negative images portrayed, destroy any hope of Africans building a positive image of themselves
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 32-35
Title: White guides, black painAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Third-part of a series of articles on contemporary African c inema. Using The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, CATCH A FIRE, BLOOD DIAMOND and The CONSTANT GARDNER as examples, the article qu estions the use of Africa in "white conscience films".
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Page: 35
Title: Warped love storyAuthor: JAAFAR, Ali Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Fourth-part of a series of articles on contemporary African cinema. Filmmmaker Kevin Macdonald discusses what drew him t o make a film about Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, a nd the relationship between Uganda and Britain.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n8 August 2007 Page: 86
Title: Reviews: DVDs: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1578 5 Jan 2007 Page: 24,26,28,30,32
Title: Films 2006Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the British films of 2006 that could prove popular with the BAFTA voters in 2007.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 65-66
Title: Reviews: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1622 30 Nov 2007 Page: 33
Title: The glories of europeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the films nominated for the 2007 European Film Awards, and what it says about the current state of European filmmaking. Also includes best film nominations by Screen International reviewers and a profile of Michael Ballhaus.
In: Empire n216 June 2007 Pages: 136-137
Title: At Home/DVD New: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: LYNSKEY, Dorian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview March 2007 Pages: 186-189,198
Title: Forest WhitakerAuthor: JARMUSCH, Jim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Forest Whitaker talks about his work to Jim Jarmusch, particularly about The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Fade In v9 n4 2007 Pages: [52]-53
Title: The man who would be kingAuthor: FLEMING, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Forest Whitaker talks about playing Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Screen International n1569 27 Oct 2006 Page: 44
Title: Final cut: All hail the KingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The 2006 London Film Festival opened with Kevin MacDonald's The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 104
Title: Idol chatter: Forest WhitakerAuthor: BARDIN, Brantley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor/director Forest Whitaker briefly talks about his caree r and role as dictator Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 42
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v42 n5 Sep/Oct 2006 Page: 72
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 64-73,76,78,80,82
Title: Ultimate Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films due to be released during Autumn 2006
In: Screen International n1556 28 Jul 2006 Page: 10
Title: Four seasonsAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of Channel 4's revamped feature production arm Film Four, headed by Peter Carlton and Sue Bruce-Smith, in charge of 12 films at various stages of development. Includes comme nts from Tessa Ross, head of film and drama for Channel 4.
In: Screen International n1565 29 Sep 2006 Page: 23
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n27 September 2006 Page: 38
Title: Last King of Scotland opens 50th London Film FestivalArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief news that The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND will open the 2006 50th London Film Festival and highlights the work of the festival programmers in selecting the films to be screened.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Pages: 16-18
Title: The brains below the lineAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selects the likely 2007 Oscars contenders for costume design , visual effects, cinematography, editing, make-up, producti on design and music, including cinematographer Anthony Dod M antle for The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n39 Nov/Dec 2006 Page: 10
Title: seen & heard: Last King of ScotlandAuthor: CHAUDE, Harrison Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n39 Nov/Dec 2006 Pages: 17-19
Title: in focus: Long Live the KingAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Forest Whitaker about his role as Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Creative Screenwriting v13 n5 Sep/Oct 2006 Pages: 34-35
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: DAVIS, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock talk about writing the screenplay for The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, based on the novel by Giles Foden.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 50-54
Title: News etc.: Oscars 2007: The race starts hereArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Highlights the films, actors and filmmakers who could be pot ential Oscar winners in 2007.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v50th 2006 Page: 8
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v50th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's commentary.
In: Variety 11 Sep 2006 Page: 56, 57
Title: [Variety - 11 Sep 2006: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1505 17 Jun 2005 Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Late dictator lives againArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Shooting starting in Uganda on The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Screen Finance v18 n11 15 Jun 2005 Page: 3
Title: New DNA starts cranking up production over summerAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of New DNA's - formerly DNA Films - production line- up for Summer 2005: The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, The HISTORY BOYS, NOTES ON A SCANDAL and SUNSHINE.
In: Screen Finance v18 n13 13 Jul 2005 Page: 3
Title: Production investment halves in first six months of 2005Author: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief production details of nine films which started shoo- ting in June 2005: The DA VINCI CODE, The MOON AND THE STARS The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, FOUR LAST SONGS, SEVERANCE, ALIEN AUTOPSY, DRIVING LESSONS, ANASTEZI and W.A.S.P 05.
In: Screen International n1526 2 Dec 2005 Page: 12
Title: A clean SlateAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andrea Calderwood's Slate Films is experiencing a break- through year with the production of two high-profile films, The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and CARGO.
Author: Meir, Christopher Pages: ix, 203 pages
Title: Framing Africa: portrayals of a continent in contemporary mainstream cinema
Author: Eltringham, Nigel Pages: vi, 183 pages
Title: Hollywood's Africa after 1994
Author: Higgins, Maryellen Pages: vi, 274 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1462781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1489499
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1444260
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1462781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 12 January 2007 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Germany, USADirected by: Kevin Macdonald
Synopsis: Nicholas, a young Scottish doctor, comes to Uganda to escape the boredom of home and with an idea of doing good work. His arrival coincides with the rise to power of Idi Amin, a lover of all things Scottish. A chance encounter leads to Nicholas's appointment as Amin's personal physician. At first charmed, Nicholas finally has to face up to the brutality of Amin and his regime.
Genre: Historical drama
Subjects: Idi Amin (1925-2003), Uganda
Releases
Date: 12 January 2007Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 122 mins 53 secs - Length: 11059 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(152)
©/Produced for: DNA Films Ltd, Channel Four Television Corporation, Production Company: Cowboy Films, Production Company: Slate Films, Produced with: TATfilm, In association with: UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Made with the support of: National Lottery through UK Film Council, National Lottery through Scottish Screen, Released by: Twentieth Century Fox, Executive Producer: Tessa Ross, Executive Producer: Andrew Macdonald, Executive Producer: Allon Reich, Produced by: Andrea Calderwood, Produced by: Lisa Bryer, Charles Steel, Co-producer: Christine Ruppert, 4Slate North (Scottish Unit Co-producer): Ros Borland, Line Producer: Andrew Wood, For FilmFour (Head of Business Affairs): Paul Grindey, For FilmFour (Head of Production): Tracey Josephs, For FilmFour (Head of Development): Katherine Butler, For FilmFour (Development Executive): Jeremy Page, For FilmFour (Production Co-ordinator): Gerardine O'Flynn, For DNA Films (General Manager): Joanne Smith, For DNA Films (Post-prodctn Supervisor): Clare St. John, For Scottish Film (Head of Production): Claire Chapman, For Scottish Film (Business Affairs): Anita Cox, Mary Brehony, For Cowboy Films (Associate Producer): Suzanne Warren, For Slate Films (Associate Producer): Vicki Patterson, Unit Manager: Chris Wilding, Production Manager (Scottish Unit): Angela Murray, Production Co-ordinator: Sarah-Jane Wheale, Co-ordinator for UK: Franziska Hoch, Co-ordinator for Germany: Gioia von Thun, Production Co-ordinator (Scottish Unit): Samantha Sheridan, Production Accountant: Debbie Moore, Production Accountant: Shaw Statham, Post-production Accountant: John Miles, Business Affairs Germany: Helga Binder, Accountant (Germany): Brigitte Hariman, Supervising Location Manager: Crispin Buxton, Location Manager: Emily Mabonga, Location Manager (2nd Unit): Michael Wawuyo, Location Manager (Scottish Unit): Kenny Forsyth, Post-production Supervisor: Jonathan Haren, Post-production Co-ordinator: Asha Radwan, 2nd Unit Director: Jonathan Bloom, Assistant Director (1st): George Every, Assistant Director (2nd): Eliot Mathews, Assistant Director (Uganda): Raymond Kalisa, Assistant Director (Uganda): Sande Philip Sengi, Assistant Director (Uganda): Praem-Marie Metha, Assistant Director (Uganda): Isabel Pike, Assistant Director (Uganda): Simon Rwemba Iyarwema, Emile Dinneen, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Uganda): Michael Muganga, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Uganda): Andrew Mutungi, Richard Tooro, Assistant Director (Scottish Unit 2nd): Ben Burt, Ashley Jackman, Assistant Director (Scottish Unit 3rd): Derek Ritchie, Script Supervisor: Cathy Doubleday, Casting: Jina Jay, Casting (Uganda): Joanitta Bewulira-wandera, Casting (Uganda Consultant): Andy Williams, Screenplay: Peter Morgan, Screenplay: Jeremy Brock, Based on the novel by: Giles Foden, Director of Photography: Anthony Dod Mantle, Scottish Unit Director of Photography: Eigil Bryld, Camera Operator: Stuart Howell, Steadicam Operator: Stuart Howell, Focus Puller: Pim Tjujerman, Focus Puller: Derek William Carlow, Focus Puller (2nd Unit): Telfer Barnes, Focus Puller (Scottish Unit): Julie Bills, Simon Surtees, Gaffer: Thomas Neivelt, Grip: Jan Brun, Grip: Philip Rath, Grip (Scottish Unit): Stuart Bunting, Unit Photographer: Neil Davidson, Visual Effects by: Machine, SFX Supervisor: Sebastian Bulst, SFX Technician: Dirk Lange, Edited by: Justine Wright, Production Designer: Michael Carlin, Supervising Art Director: Lynne Huitson, Art Director: Joannah Stutchbury, Art Director (Scottish Unit): Mags Horsepool, Standby Art Director: Joshua Barraud, Standby Art Director (Scottish Unit): Cath Carruthers, Set Decorator: Tina Jones, Set Decorator (Scottish Unit): Rebecca Alleway, Draftsman: Keneth Mugabi, Storyboard Artist: Hazel Crampton, Property Master: Muffin Green, Prop Master (Scottish Unit): Tony Sheridan, Construction Manager: John Silva, Costume Designer: Michael O'Connor, Assistant Costume Designer: Shane Kingdon, Assistant Costume Designer (Scotland Sh): Alison Mitchell, Asst Costume Designer (Scottish Unit): Alison Mitchell, Costume Buyer UK: Tim Aslam, Wardrobe Mistress: Georgina Gunner, Make-up/Hair Designer: Sharon Martin, Make-up Artist: Helen Speyer, Suzy Belcher, Make-up Artist (Scottish Unit): Dianne Jamieson, Hairdresser: Keloy Kemigisha, Irene Nabuuma, Titles Design by: Matt Curtis, Digital Intermediate: Framestore CFC, Negative Cutter: Cutting Edge, Colour Timer: Neil Hurford, Music: Alex Heffes, Vocal Solos: Kawesa, Nyatiti/Filimbi Solos: Dirk Campbell, African Percussion: Paul Clarvis, Dach Zziwa, Orchestra Leader: David Juritz, Conductor: Alex Heffes, Orchestrator: Julian Kershaw, Music Supervisor: Abi Leland, Musicians Contracted by: Hilary Skewes, Music Editor: Sam Southwick, Score Mixed by: Andy Richards, [Score] Recording Engineer: Geoff Foster, Score Recorded at: London Air Lyndhurst, Sound Supervisor/FX: Christian Conrad, Sound Mixer: Michael Wollmann, Sound Recordist (Scottish Unit): Stuart Bruce, Boom Operator: Fred Pietzner, Boom Operator (Scottish Unit): Fiona Carlin, Re-recording Mixer: Martin Steyer, Dialogue Editor: Dominik Schleier, Foley Editor: Noemi Hampel, Stunt/Boxing Co-ordinator: Eddie Stacey, Stunt Co-ordinator (Scottish Unit): Gary Connery, Art Researcher: Kathy Heaser, Costume Researcher: Juliet Mbabali, Consultant to the Director Uganda: Charles Mulekwa, The Producers wish to thank: Simon Channing-Williams, Paul Webster, Dialect Coach for Forest Whitaker: Bob Easton, Armourer: Walter Wissman, Unit Publicist: Kate Lee, Unit Publicist: John Dunning, Freud Communications
Cast
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Forest Whitaker (Idi Amin), James McAvoy (Nicholas Garrigan), Kerry Washington (Kay Amin), Simon McBurney (Stone), David Oyelowo (Doctor Junju), Adam Kotz (Doctor Merrit), Stephen Rwangyezi (Jonah Wasswa), Abby Mukiibi (Masanga), Gillian Anderson (Sarah Merrit), Sam Okello (Bonny), Sarah Nagayi (Tolu), Chris Wilson (Perkins), Dr Dick Stockley (Times journalist), Barbara Rafferty (Mrs Garrigan), David Ashton (Doctor Garrigan (senior)), Daniel Ssettaba (Kay Amin's servant), Apollo Okwenje Omamo (Mackenzie Amin), Louis Asea (Campbell Amin), Giles Foden (British journalist 1), Andy Williams (British journalist 2), Martina Amati (Italian journalist), Rene Peissker (German journalist), Stern Jedidian (American journalist), Dave A. Tarun (Asian tailor), Clare Wandera (secretary), Cleopatra Koheirwe (Joy), Joanita B. Wandera (Malyamu Amin), Consodyne Buzabo (Nora Amin), Peter Salmon (white businessman), Michael Wawuyo (air force commander), Wilberforce Mutete, Haruna Walusimbi (guard), Muhammed Kaweesa, Grace Mugenyi, John Bosco Obiya (Idi's double), John Olima (bagpiper), Angela Kalule (chanteuse at nightclub), Sam Namatiti (band at nightclub (bass/keyboards)), Mathias Muwonge (band at nightclub (Afrcn xylophone/lyre)), Joseph Kahirimbanyi (band at nightclub (guitar)), Afrigo Band (band at party), Ndere Troupe (dancers at rally), The Nyonza Singers (choir at parliament)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(32)
In: Radio Times 17 Oct 2009 Page: 37Title: Snared by a TyrantAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Written By v12 n7 October 2008 Pages: [24]-27
Title: The accidental political writerAuthor: MORGAN, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Peter Morgan writes about the treatment of politics and power in his work, with reference to The DEAL, The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, The QUEEN and FROST/NIXON.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Page: 44
Title: In Cinemas: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: BEARDSWORTH, Liz Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2007 Page: 42
Title: Hollywood's depiction of AfricaAuthor: TLELIMA, Tiisetso Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: How Africa is represented on the screen by Hollywood. Looks particularly at The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and BLOOD DIAMOND. Article argues that the negative images portrayed, destroy any hope of Africans building a positive image of themselves
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 32-35
Title: White guides, black painAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Third-part of a series of articles on contemporary African c inema. Using The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, CATCH A FIRE, BLOOD DIAMOND and The CONSTANT GARDNER as examples, the article qu estions the use of Africa in "white conscience films".
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Page: 35
Title: Warped love storyAuthor: JAAFAR, Ali Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Fourth-part of a series of articles on contemporary African cinema. Filmmmaker Kevin Macdonald discusses what drew him t o make a film about Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, a nd the relationship between Uganda and Britain.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n8 August 2007 Page: 86
Title: Reviews: DVDs: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1578 5 Jan 2007 Page: 24,26,28,30,32
Title: Films 2006Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the British films of 2006 that could prove popular with the BAFTA voters in 2007.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n2 February 2007 Pages: 65-66
Title: Reviews: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1622 30 Nov 2007 Page: 33
Title: The glories of europeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the films nominated for the 2007 European Film Awards, and what it says about the current state of European filmmaking. Also includes best film nominations by Screen International reviewers and a profile of Michael Ballhaus.
In: Empire n216 June 2007 Pages: 136-137
Title: At Home/DVD New: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: LYNSKEY, Dorian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview March 2007 Pages: 186-189,198
Title: Forest WhitakerAuthor: JARMUSCH, Jim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Forest Whitaker talks about his work to Jim Jarmusch, particularly about The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Fade In v9 n4 2007 Pages: [52]-53
Title: The man who would be kingAuthor: FLEMING, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Forest Whitaker talks about playing Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Screen International n1569 27 Oct 2006 Page: 44
Title: Final cut: All hail the KingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The 2006 London Film Festival opened with Kevin MacDonald's The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 104
Title: Idol chatter: Forest WhitakerAuthor: BARDIN, Brantley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor/director Forest Whitaker briefly talks about his caree r and role as dictator Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
In: Premiere v20 n2 October 2006 Page: 42
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v42 n5 Sep/Oct 2006 Page: 72
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006 Pages: 64-73,76,78,80,82
Title: Ultimate Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films due to be released during Autumn 2006
In: Screen International n1556 28 Jul 2006 Page: 10
Title: Four seasonsAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of Channel 4's revamped feature production arm Film Four, headed by Peter Carlton and Sue Bruce-Smith, in charge of 12 films at various stages of development. Includes comme nts from Tessa Ross, head of film and drama for Channel 4.
In: Screen International n1565 29 Sep 2006 Page: 23
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n27 September 2006 Page: 38
Title: Last King of Scotland opens 50th London Film FestivalArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief news that The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND will open the 2006 50th London Film Festival and highlights the work of the festival programmers in selecting the films to be screened.
In: Screen International n1573 24 Nov 2006 Pages: 16-18
Title: The brains below the lineAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selects the likely 2007 Oscars contenders for costume design , visual effects, cinematography, editing, make-up, producti on design and music, including cinematographer Anthony Dod M antle for The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n39 Nov/Dec 2006 Page: 10
Title: seen & heard: Last King of ScotlandAuthor: CHAUDE, Harrison Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Filmmaker v9 n39 Nov/Dec 2006 Pages: 17-19
Title: in focus: Long Live the KingAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Forest Whitaker about his role as Idi Amin in The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Creative Screenwriting v13 n5 Sep/Oct 2006 Pages: 34-35
Title: The Last King of ScotlandAuthor: DAVIS, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock talk about writing the screenplay for The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, based on the novel by Giles Foden.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 50-54
Title: News etc.: Oscars 2007: The race starts hereArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Highlights the films, actors and filmmakers who could be pot ential Oscar winners in 2007.
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v50th 2006 Page: 8
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v50th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's commentary.
In: Variety 11 Sep 2006 Page: 56, 57
Title: [Variety - 11 Sep 2006: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1505 17 Jun 2005 Page: 3
Title: This week's top stories: Late dictator lives againArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Shooting starting in Uganda on The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.
In: Screen Finance v18 n11 15 Jun 2005 Page: 3
Title: New DNA starts cranking up production over summerAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of New DNA's - formerly DNA Films - production line- up for Summer 2005: The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, The HISTORY BOYS, NOTES ON A SCANDAL and SUNSHINE.
In: Screen Finance v18 n13 13 Jul 2005 Page: 3
Title: Production investment halves in first six months of 2005Author: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief production details of nine films which started shoo- ting in June 2005: The DA VINCI CODE, The MOON AND THE STARS The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, FOUR LAST SONGS, SEVERANCE, ALIEN AUTOPSY, DRIVING LESSONS, ANASTEZI and W.A.S.P 05.
In: Screen International n1526 2 Dec 2005 Page: 12
Title: A clean SlateAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andrea Calderwood's Slate Films is experiencing a break- through year with the production of two high-profile films, The LAST KING OF SCOTLAND and CARGO.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(4)
Title: Scottish cinema: texts and contextsAuthor: Meir, Christopher Pages: ix, 203 pages
Title: Framing Africa: portrayals of a continent in contemporary mainstream cinema
Author: Eltringham, Nigel Pages: vi, 183 pages
Title: Hollywood's Africa after 1994
Author: Higgins, Maryellen Pages: vi, 274 pages
Title: Studying British cinema: 1999-2009
Author: FITZGERALD, John Pages: 227 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1462781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1489499
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1444260
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1462781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)