Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (1981)
The rage of a maniac... the rape of a people!
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
Director: Sharad Patel
Genre: Drama, History, Crime, Thriller, War
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: July 16, 1981
Cast
- Joseph Olita - Idi Amin
- Thomas Baptiste - Dr. Michael Oloya
- Leonard Trolley - Bob Astles
- Geoffrey Keen - British Ambassador
- Louis Mahoney - Freedom fighter Ofumbi
- André Maranne - French Ambassador
- Denis Hills - Self
- Tony Sibbald - Canadian Ambassador Davis
- Norbert Okare - Kiwanuka
- Ka Vundla - Malyamungu
Screenplay
- Wade Huie (Screenplay)
Music: Christopher Gunning
Cinematography: Harvey Harrison
Editing: Keith Palmer
Production: Intermedia Productions, Film Corporation of Kenya
Country: Kenya, United Kingdom, Nigeria
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
dictator, africa, uganda, biography, historical figure, idi amin
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rise and Fall of Idi Amin about?
- The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
- Who directed Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin was directed by Sharad Patel.
- Who stars in Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin stars Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley, Geoffrey Keen, Louis Mahoney, André Maranne.
- How long is Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin is a Drama, History, Crime, Thriller, War film.
- Where was Rise and Fall of Idi Amin produced?
- Rise and Fall of Idi Amin was produced in Kenya, United Kingdom, Nigeria.
- What are the themes of Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
- The themes of Rise and Fall of Idi Amin include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.