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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, History, Crime
Votes5
DirectorSharad Patel
WritersWade Huie
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRise and Fall of Idi Amin
About Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
Directed by Sharad Patel, Rise and Fall of Idi Amin leans on a strong ensemble — Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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