Britain's Greatest Codebreaker(2012)
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker Synopsis
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.
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Clare Beavan, released on October 17, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann and Asa Briggs. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Clare Beavan
- Writers:
- Craig Warner
- Producers:
- Jennifer Beamish, Clare Beavan
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Goldie
- Production:
- Story Center Films, Furnace, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) Trailer
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Stoppard
as Alan Turing
Henry Goodman
as Franz Greenbaum
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
as Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart)
Key crew
Directed by Clare Beavan, written by Craig Warner, produced by Jennifer Beamish and Clare Beavan.
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 33 ratings.
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) is available to stream on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
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The main cast of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) includes Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs and Jean Valentine. The film was directed by Clare Beavan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Britain's Greatest Codebreaker released?
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was released on October 17, 2012 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker worth watching?
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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