The Last King of Scotland

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The Last King of Scotland Country UK Directed by Kevin Macdonald Release Date 2006 Main Cast Character Actor President Idi Amin Forest Whitaker Dr. Nicholas Garrigan James McAvoy

The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 drama about Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) a young Scottish doctor who travels to Uganda in the 1970’s to work in a rural hospital. By chance, he meets President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) and they become friends. However, Idi Amin’s increasingly erratic behaviour turns their friendship into a dangerous relation.

The following weapons were used in the film The Last King of Scotland:

Handguns

Zastava M88

President Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) carries a stainless Zastava M88 as his main sidearm. Dr. Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) is seen grabbing it and putting a water buffalo out of its misery with it.

Zastava M88 - 9x19mm

Nicholas fires the stainless Zastava M88 at the ailing water buffalo.

A few seconds later, Nicolas hands back the Zastava M88 to Idi Amin.

FN Hi-Power

Nicholas is seen firing an FN Hi-Power to start the swimming race between President Amin and his men.

Inglis Hi-Power - 9x19mm

Nicholas firing the Hi-Power at the side of the swimming pool.

Submachine Guns

Sterling

In a number of scenes, Ugandan soldiers are seen with Sterling submachine guns, most notably in the scene where Nicholas is held at gun point.

Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

Nicholas facing the business end of a Sterling.

Uzi

One of Amin's bodyguards is seen carrying a full size Uzi.

Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm

The bodyguard to the left of Idi Amin carries the Uzi.

Beretta M12

One of Amin’s bodyguards is seen carrying a Beretta M12. It is never fully visible at any one time, but enough detail can be seen as the bodyguard moves backwards and forwards slightly during the shot.

Beretta M12 9x19mm Parabellum

The bodyguard to the right of Idi Amin carries the Beretta model 12.

Assault Rifles

Heckler & Koch G3A4

The main rifle seen in the hands of the Ugandan army and Presidential guards is the Heckler & Koch G3A4 with slimline handguard.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

A Presidential guard firing at attackers of the presidential motorcade.

AK-47

One of the attackers of the presidential motorcade wields an AK-47.

Type II AK-47 - 7.62x39mm

Two attackers firing at the presidential motorcade with AK-47 (left) and Heckler & Koch G3A4 (right).

Sa. Vz. 58V

In a hangar after the attempted assassination of Idi Amin, one of Amin's soldiers is seen holding a Sa. Vz. 58V which can be easily identified by the unique bolt.

Czech SA vz-58V with folding stock - 7.62x39mm