Rise and Fall of Idi Amin(1981)
The rage of a maniac... the rape of a people!
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin Synopsis
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (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
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (1981) Trailer
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Rise and Fall of Idi Amin 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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Rise and Fall of Idi Amin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rise and Fall of Idi Amin – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rise and Fall of Idi Amin?
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The main cast of Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (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 Rise and Fall of Idi Amin released?
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Rise and Fall of Idi Amin was released on July 16, 1981 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Rise and Fall of Idi Amin worth watching?
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Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (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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