Amin: The Rise and Fall

Amin: The Rise and Fall

The rage of a maniac... the rape of a people!

R 1981 · 101 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, History, Crime, Thriller, War

The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.

Directed by Sharad Patel · Written by Wade Huie

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