Breaking the Code
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Hodges, Hugh Whitemore
- Original Title
- Breaking the Code
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wise
Andrew Hodges, Hugh Whitemore
Robin Vidgeon
Laurence Méry-Clark
Rebecca Eaton, John Drury, Jack Emery, Richard Langridge, Andrew Rowley
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wise
Director
Hugh Whitemore
Writer
Jack Emery
Producer
Andrew Rowley
Producer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Barbara Gosnold
Production Design
Frances Tempest
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking the Code
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What is Breaking the Code about?
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.
Who directed Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code was directed by Herbert Wise.
Who stars in Breaking the Code?
The principal cast of Breaking the Code includes Derek Jacobi, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson, Prunella Scales, Harold Pinter.
When was Breaking the Code released and how long is it?
Breaking the Code was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Breaking the Code based on a book or true story?
Breaking the Code is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Andrew Hodges".