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Breaking the Code

Play trailer Breaking the Code 1992,  1h 30m,  Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the true story of Alan Turing (Derek Jacobi), this drama depicts various periods in the pioneering British mathematician's life. The film closely recounts his activity during World War II, when his code-breaking Turing Machine proved to be a major military asset, helping the Allies to defeat the Nazis. An openly gay man living in an intolerant time, Turing faced challenges due to his sexual orientation, and his intellectual genius was offset by his troubled personal life.
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Herbert Wise

Director

Derek Jacobi

Alan Turing

Prunella Scales

Sara Turing

Harold Pinter

John Smith

Amanda Root

Patricia "Pat" Green

Richard Johnson

Dilwyn "Dilly" Knox

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Synopsis Based on the true story of Alan Turing (Derek Jacobi), this drama depicts various periods in the pioneering British mathematician's life. The film closely recounts his activity during World War II, when his code-breaking Turing Machine proved to be a major military asset, helping the Allies to defeat the Nazis. An openly gay man living in an intolerant time, Turing faced challenges due to his sexual orientation, and his intellectual genius was offset by his troubled personal life.
Director
Herbert Wise
Producer
Jack Emery
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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