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Breaking the Code

1h 31m1996Herbert Wise
IMDb: 7.1/10
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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.

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What is Breaking the Code (1996) 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 stars in Breaking the Code?

Breaking the Code stars Derek Jacobi (Alan Turing), Alun Armstrong (Mick Ross), Blake Ritson (Christopher Morcom), Prunella Scales (Sara Turing), Harold Pinter (John Smith). The film was directed by Herbert Wise.

How long is Breaking the Code?

Breaking the Code has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated N/A.

Is Breaking the Code worth watching?

Breaking the Code holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of History, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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