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Breaking the Code (1996)

Movie ★ 5.5 91 min

History Drama TV Movie

A biography of the English mathematician Alan Turing, who was one of the inventors of the digital computer and one of the key figures in the breaking of the Enigma code, used by the Germans to send secret orders to their U-boats in World War II. Turing was also a homosexual in Britain at a time when this was illegal, besides being a security risk.

Herbert Wise Director Hugh Whitemore Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 17, 1996
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0115749
Language
Studio

Cast

Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi Alan Turing Alun Armstrong Alun Armstrong Mick Ross Blake Ritson Blake Ritson Christopher Morcom Prunella Scales Prunella Scales Sara Turing Harold Pinter Harold Pinter John Smith Julian Kerridge Ron Miller Richard Johnson Richard Johnson Dilwyn 'Dilly' Knox Amanda Root Amanda Root Patricia 'Pat' Green William Mannering William Mannering Young Alan Turing

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Frequently asked questions

What is Breaking the Code about?
A biography of the English mathematician Alan Turing, who was one of the inventors of the digital computer and one of the key figures in the breaking of the Enigma code, used by the Germans to send secret orders to their U-boats in World War II. Turing was also a homosexual in Britain at a time when this was illegal, besides being a security risk.
Who directed Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code was directed by Herbert Wise.
Who stars in Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code stars Derek Jacobi, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson, Prunella Scales.
When was Breaking the Code released?
Breaking the Code is a 1996 history, drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Breaking the Code?
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