In which 2012 film did Hoffman play the leader of a Scientology-type movement?
The Master
Argo
Django Unchained
Silver Linings Playbook
Answer
In Paul Thomas Anderson's 2012 film The Master, Philip Seymour Hoffman portrayed Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a Scientology-type movement called The Cause. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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