Amin: The Rise and Fall(1981)
The rage of a maniac... the rape of a people!
Amin: The Rise and Fall Synopsis
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981) is a drama, history, crime, thriller and war film directed by Sharad Patel, released on July 16, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley and Geoffrey Keen. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Sharad Patel
- Writers:
- Wade Huie
- Producers:
- Christopher Sutton, Sharad Patel
- Cinematographer:
- Harvey Harrison
- Composer:
- Christopher Gunning
- Production:
- Intermedia Productions, Film Corporation of Kenya
- Status:
- Released
Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981) Trailer
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Amin: The Rise and Fall Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joseph Olita
Joseph Olita
as Idi Amin
Thomas Baptiste
as Dr. Michael Oloya
- Leonard Trolley
Leonard Trolley
as Bob Astles
Geoffrey Keen
as British Ambassador
Louis Mahoney
as Freedom fighter Ofumbi
André Maranne
as French Ambassador
- Denis Hills
Denis Hills
as Self
- Tony Sibbald
Tony Sibbald
as Canadian Ambassador Davis
- Norbert Okare
Norbert Okare
as Kiwanuka
Ka Vundla
as Malyamungu
- Martin Okello
Martin Okello
as Amin Officer
- Nicky Giles
Nicky Giles
as White Girl
Key crew
Directed by Sharad Patel, written by Wade Huie, produced by Christopher Sutton and Sharad Patel.
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Amin: The Rise and Fall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Amin: The Rise and Fall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amin: The Rise and Fall online?
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Who stars in Amin: The Rise and Fall?
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The main cast of Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981) includes Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley, Geoffrey Keen and Louis Mahoney. The film was directed by Sharad Patel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amin: The Rise and Fall released?
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Amin: The Rise and Fall was released on July 16, 1981 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Amin: The Rise and Fall worth watching?
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Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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