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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.
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Quick facts
Year
2012
Runtime
1h 24m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.9/10
Votes
33
Genre
Documentary, Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
suicide
world war ii
genius
cryptographic device
male homosexuality
mental health
cryptologist
cryptography
computer science
life and career
biographical documentary
identity struggle
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Questions about Britain's Greatest Codebreaker
How long is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was directed by Clare Beavan and released in 2012.
What genre is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is a Documentary, Drama, History film (2012).
Who stars in Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
The cast of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker includes Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs, Jean Valentine.
What is the TMDB rating for Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker has a TMDB rating of 5.9/10 based on 33 votes.
