The Code(2001)
The Code Synopsis
The Code is a Finnish-made documentary about Linux, featuring some of the most influential people of the free software movement.
The Code (2001) is a documentary film directed by Hannu Puttonen, released on September 26, 2001 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Eric Allman, Miguel de Icaza, Jon 'maddog' Hall and Ari Lemmke. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Hannu Puttonen
- Producers:
- Jacques Debs, Delphine Morel
- Composer:
- Pertti Grönholm
- Production:
- AVEK, La Cinquième, Making Movies, YLE
- Status:
- Released
The Code Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Eric Allman
Eric Allman
as Himself
- Miguel de Icaza
Miguel de Icaza
as Himself
- Jon 'maddog' Hall
Jon 'maddog' Hall
as Himself
- Ari Lemmke
Ari Lemmke
as Himself
- David S. Miller
David S. Miller
as Himself
Eric S. Raymond
as Himself
Richard M. Stallman
as Himself
Linus Torvalds
as Himself
- Theodore Ts'o
Theodore Ts'o
as Himself
- Robert 'Bob' Young
Robert 'Bob' Young
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Hannu Puttonen, produced by Jacques Debs and Delphine Morel.
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The Code Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Code – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Code online?
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Who stars in The Code?
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The main cast of The Code (2001) includes Eric Allman, Miguel de Icaza, Jon 'maddog' Hall, Ari Lemmke and David S. Miller. The film was directed by Hannu Puttonen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Code released?
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The Code was released on September 26, 2001 and runs for 58m.
Is The Code worth watching?
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The Code (2001) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.