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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

Genius. Hero. Outcast.

Alan Turing is the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War II, arguably saving millions of lives. Turing's achievements went unrecognised during his lifetime. Instead he ended up being treated as a common criminal, for being homosexual at a time when homosexual acts were a crime. In 1952, he was convicted of 'gross indecency' with another man and was forced to undergo so-called 'organo-therapy' - chemical castration. Two years later, he killed himself with cyanide, aged just 41. Alan Turing was driven to a terrible despair and early death by the nation he'd done so much to save.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Britain's Greatest Codebreaker
  • Genres: Documentary, Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2012-10-17
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 5.939/10 (33 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Story Center Films, Furnace, Channel 4 Television
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7786
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ed Stoppard

Ed Stoppard

as Alan Turing

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

as Franz Greenbaum

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Asa Briggs

Asa Briggs

as Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park

Jean Valentine

Jean Valentine

as Herself - WRNS and Bombe Operator, Bletchley Park

David Leavitt

David Leavitt

as Himself - Alan Turing's Biographer

Rolf Noskwith

Rolf Noskwith

as Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park

Dermot Turing

Dermot Turing

as Himself - Alan Turing's Nephew

Christopher Morcom

Christopher Morcom

as Himself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC)

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

as Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart)

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Trailers & Clips

Alan Turing Film Trailer

External Links

Keywords

suicideworld war iigeniuscryptographic devicemale homosexualitymental healthcryptologistcryptographycomputer sciencelife and careerbiographical documentaryidentity struggle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is a Documentary, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2012-10-17.

Who are the main actors in Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

The main cast includes Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs, Jean Valentine, .

Where can I watch Britain's Greatest Codebreaker online?

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Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker based on a true story?

Genius. Hero. Outcast.

What is the IMDb rating of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker has an IMDb rating of 5.939/10 based on 33 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

The soundtrack was composed by Story Center Films, Furnace, Channel 4 Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Britain's Greatest Codebreaker filmed?

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

The total runtime of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is 84 minutes.

Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker suitable for kids?

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Will there be a sequel to Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?

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