Breaking the Code

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Released September 17, 1996

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 31m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Breaking the Code


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for BBC

    BBC

    United Kingdom

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