Amin: The Rise and Fall
“The rage of a maniac... the rape of a people!”
Synopsis
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
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Biographical Movie Amin the Rise and Fall 1981 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Martin Okello
Amin Officer
Nicky Giles
White Girl
Ann Wanjuga
Mrs. Olaya
Gordon Gardner
Israeli Ambassador
Alf Joint
American Ambassador
Fred Ynanga
Archbishop Luwunum
Marlene Dogherty
Mrs. Dora Bloch
Wade Huie
First American Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharad Patel
- Screenplay & Story
- Wade Huie
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- Amin: The Rise and Fall
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United Kingdom, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Intermedia Productions, Film Corporation of Kenya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharad Patel
Wade Huie
Christopher Gunning
Harvey Harrison
Keith Palmer
Christopher Sutton, Sharad Patel
Department Leadership Roster
Sharad Patel
Director
Wade Huie
Screenplay
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Christopher Sutton
Producer
Harvey Harrison
Director of Photography
Sharad Patel
Producer
Keith Palmer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amin: The Rise and Fall
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What is Amin: The Rise and Fall about?
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.
Who directed Amin: The Rise and Fall?
Amin: The Rise and Fall was directed by Sharad Patel.
Who stars in Amin: The Rise and Fall?
The principal cast of Amin: The Rise and Fall includes Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley, Geoffrey Keen, Louis Mahoney.
When was Amin: The Rise and Fall released and how long is it?
Amin: The Rise and Fall was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Amin: The Rise and Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amin: The Rise and Fall was composed by Christopher Gunning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amin: The Rise and Fall?
Amin: The Rise and Fall holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).