Round 6: Tossup 13

This film was the only acting role for Alyque Padamsee (“ah-LEEK PUH-dum-see”), who was known as his home country’s “godfather of advertising.” This film inspired Mark Boyle to adopt a lifestyle that earned him the moniker “The Moneyless Man.” Ironically, this film’s most well-known American actor dubbed over legendary Pixar voice actor John Ratzenberger’s brief role as a photographer’s driver. This film’s protagonist discusses a quote from the New Testament while walking towards a ruffian played by Daniel (*) Day-Lewis in his second ever role. A world-record 300 thousand extras appeared in a funeral scene at the end of this film. This (10[1])film’s cameos by Serpent Players include Winston Ntshona (“ent-SHO-nah”) in a scene depicting its protagonist being thrown out of a train (10[1])and Athol Fugard as General Jan Smuts. For 10 points, what biographical epic earned a Best Actor Oscar for Ben Kingsley? ■END■

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