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.
Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin
James McAvoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
as British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
as Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
as Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
as Masanga
Adam Kotz
as Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
as Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
as Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
as Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
as Jonah Wasswa
