The Codebreaker
“Wife. Mother. Secret American Hero.”
Synopsis
Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
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The Codebreaker | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-17
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PBS "American Experience" series
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- Director
- Chana Gazit
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Fargone, Chana Gazit
- Original Title
- The Codebreaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chana Gazit
Jason Fargone, Chana Gazit
Cameo George, Hilary Klotz Steinman, Chana Gazit
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Fargone
Writer
Chana Gazit
Writer
Hilary Klotz Steinman
Producer
Chana Gazit
Director
Chana Gazit
Producer
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Codebreaker about?
Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
Who directed The Codebreaker?
The Codebreaker was directed by Chana Gazit.
Who stars in The Codebreaker?
The principal cast of The Codebreaker includes Kate Burton.
When was The Codebreaker released and how long is it?
The Codebreaker was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Codebreaker?
The Codebreaker holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).