The last king of Scotland
(Blu-ray) 

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Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - AdultBLU-RAY LASTOn Shelf
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Amin, Idi, -- 1925-2003 -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Dictators -- Uganda -- Drama.
Drama.
Feature films.
Government physicians -- Uganda -- Drama.
Historical films.
Uganda -- History -- 1971-1979 -- Drama.
Uganda -- Politics and government -- 1971-1979 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Other Subjects
Dictadores -- Uganda -- Teatro.
Médicos -- Uganda -- Teatro.

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Published
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2010].
Format
Blu-ray
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray Disc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
024543647959

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novel by Giles Foden.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
General Note
Special features: 7 deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Kevin MacDonald; "Forest Whitaker Idi Amin" featurette; "Capturing Idi Amin" documentary; Fox Movie Channel presents casting session: The last king of Scotland.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Anthony Dod Mantle ; editor, Justine Wright ; music, Alex Heffes.
Participants/Performers
Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson.
Description
A portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician and trusted confidant. What starts off as a fascinating job soon turns to horror as the doctor realizes what kind of man he really works for.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for some strong violence and gruesome images, sexual content and language.
Target Audience
CHV rating: 18A; brutal violence, gory scenes.
System Details
Blu-ray disc, region A, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD 5.1 Master surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, AVC @ 30 MBPS, 50GB, dual-layer, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected.
Language
English (DTS-HD 5.1), dubbed French (DTS 5.1), dubbed Portuguese (Dolby 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Local note
BLU-RAY

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Calderwood, A., Bryer, L., Steel, C., Morgan, P., Brock, J., Macdonald, K., Whitaker, F., McAvoy, J., Washington, K., McBurney, S., Anderson, G., Heffes, A., & Foden, G. (2010). The last king of Scotland ([blu-ray edition].). 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Andrea. Calderwood et al.. 2010. The Last King of Scotland. Beverly Hills, Calif.: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Andrea. Calderwood et al.. The Last King of Scotland Beverly Hills, Calif.: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2010.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Calderwood, A., Bryer, L., Steel, C., Morgan, P., Brock, J., Macdonald, K. and Whitaker, F. et al (2010). The last king of scotland. [blu-ray edn]. Beverly Hills, Calif.: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Calderwood, Andrea., et al. The Last King of Scotland [blu-ray edition]., 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2010.

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