Britain's Greatest Codebreaker
"Genius. Hero. Outcast."
Originally released in 2012. Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is a documentary/drama film. directed by Clare Beavan. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, and Paul McGann
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Ed Stoppard
as Alan Turing
Henry Goodman
as Franz Greenbaum
Paul McGann
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Asa Briggs
as Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
Jean Valentine
as Herself - WRNS and Bombe Operator, Bletchley Park
David Leavitt
as Himself - Alan Turing's Biographer
Rolf Noskwith
as Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
Dermot Turing
as Himself - Alan Turing's Nephew
Christopher Morcom
as Himself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC)
Ian Stewart
as Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Story Center Films
- Furnace
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker about?
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 unr...
Who directed Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was directed by Clare Beavan.
How long is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Britain's Greatest Codebreaker released?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was released on October 17, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
The main cast of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker includes Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs, Jean Valentine.