Rise and Fall of Idi Amin

Rise and Fall of Idi Amin (1981)

July 16th, 19811h 41min

Drama, History, Crime, Thriller, War
72%

Overview

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


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