5.9Britain's Greatest Codebreaker · 2012
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) is a Documentary / Drama / History film directed by Clare Beavan, starring Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann.
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5.9Overview
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.
Cast
Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs, Jean Valentine, David Leavitt, Rolf Noskwith, Dermot Turing
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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 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.
When was "Britain's Greatest Codebreaker" released?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was released in 2012.
Who stars in "Britain's Greatest Codebreaker"?
The cast includes Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs.
