Breaking The Code (1999)

Synopsis: Mobil Masterpiece Theatre presents this film, the story of Alan Turing, the British math genius who cracked the Nazi's secret "Enigma Code" that carried orders for German U-boats, and in turn... Mobil Masterpiece Theatre presents this film, the story of Alan Turing, the British math genius who cracked the Nazi's secret "Enigma Code" that carried orders for German U-boats, and in turn helped the Allies win World War II. A child prodigy who also was instrumental in inventing the first computer, Turing's life was made difficult by his homosexuality, which was not only socially unacceptable at the time, but also illegal. A fascinating look at the life of one of the 20th century's most brilliant mathematicians, BREAKING THE CODE is a brilliant mix of biography and history that paints a tragic portrait of an unsung WWII hero. Based on Andrew Hodges' book, ALAN TURING: THE ENIGMA. [More]

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Harold Pinter, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Harold Pinter, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson, Prunella Scales, Amanda Root

Director: Herbert Wise

Director: Herbert Wise
Screenwriter: Hugh Whitemore

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