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THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
 
Starring: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy and Kerry Washington

 

By Tonisha Johnson

 

Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker’ acclaimed performance in The Last King of Scotland hits DVD April 17th. As Whitaker portrays Idi Amin, a Ugandan dictator of power, he confides in his Scotsman doctor; but soon after the doctor begins to lose faith and learns of Amin’ horrific crimes, he turns to Amin’ third wife (Kerry Washington) for more than just friendly support in this tale of political terror.

 

With its April DVD arrival in both widescreen and full screen mode audiences can view this thriller over and over again. In addition to the 123 minute R rated story viewers can experience:

 

* audio commentary by Director Kevin MacDonald

* Seven deleted scenes w/optional Audio Commentary by Director Kevin MacDonald

* the ‘Capturing Idi Amin’ Documentary

* Forest Whitaker On Portraying Idi Amin Featurette

* Fox Movie Channel presents: Casting Session – “The Last King of Scotland”

* Theatrical trailer

* International Trailer

* Closed Captioning

 

Street Date: April 17th, 2007

DVD Price: $29.98 U.S./$43.48 Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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