Idi Amin stages a military coup and becomes the President of Uganda, beginning his controversial and brutal regime.
Idi Amin's rule in Uganda, marked by mass killings, human rights abuses, and political repression.
Idi Amin is overthrown following the Uganda-Tanzania War, ending his dictatorial rule.
Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan arrives in Uganda to work as a physician in a remote village.
Nicholas Garrigan meets and becomes the personal physician and close confidant of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
Idi Amin stages a coup d'état and becomes the president of Uganda, consolidating his authoritarian rule.
Nicholas Garrigan begins to see the brutal nature of Idi Amin's regime, witnessing political killings and oppression.
Idi Amin marries Kay Amin, a young Scottish woman, complicating Garrigan's relationship with Amin.
Nicholas Garrigan discovers Amin's campaign to eliminate political opponents and ethnic groups.
Garrigan confronts Amin about his violent actions but struggles with loyalty and fear.
Following a gathering danger and Amin's growing paranoia, Garrigan escapes from Uganda to save his life.
