Because the real Amin declared himself as the king of Scotland. In the film, he is shown to have an affinity for Scottish culture.
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- How long is The Last King of Scotland?2 hours and 3 minutes
- When was The Last King of Scotland released?January 19, 2007
- What is the IMDb rating of The Last King of Scotland?7.6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Last King of Scotland?Idi Amin, Dr. Nicholas Garrigan, Kay Amin, Sarah Merrit, Stone, Jonah Wasswa, Masanga, Dr. Merrit, Bonny, Tolu, and others
- What is the plot of The Last King of Scotland?Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
- What was the budget for The Last King of Scotland?$6 million
- How much did The Last King of Scotland earn at the worldwide box office?$48.6 million
- How much did The Last King of Scotland earn at the US box office?$17.6 million
- What is The Last King of Scotland rated?R
- What genre is The Last King of Scotland?Biographical, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and Thriller
- How many awards has The Last King of Scotland won?49 awards
- How many awards has The Last King of Scotland been nominated for?81 nominations
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