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Codebreaker tells the remarkable and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most important people. Alan Turing set in motion the computer age and his World War II codebreaking helped turn the tide of the Second World War. Instead of receiving accolades, Turing faced terrible persecution. In 1952, the British Government forced him to undergo chemical castration as punishment for his homosexuality. In despair, Turing committed suicide. He was only 41 years old. Documentary elements seamlessly interconnect with drama scenes in Codebreaker to offer a three dimensional picture of Turing, his accomplishments, his tragic end, and his lasting legacy.
Original Release
11/21/2011
US Release
10/17/2012
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ed Stoppard | Alan Turing |
| Henry Goodman | Franz Greenbaum |
| Paul McGann | Himself - Narrator (voice) / Self - Narrator |
| Asa Briggs | Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park / Self - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park |
| David Leavitt | Himself - Alan Turing's Biographer / Self - Alan Turing's Biographer |
| Rolf Noskwith | Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park / Self - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park |
| Dermot Turing | Himself - Alan Turing's Nephew / Self - Alan Turing's Nephew |
| Christopher Morcom | Himself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC) / Self - Christopher Morcom's Nephew |
| Ian Stewart | Self - University of Warwick / Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart) |
| Martin Davis | Self - Author, 'Engines of Logic' |
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ed Stoppard | Alan Turing |
| Henry Goodman | Franz Greenbaum |
| Paul McGann | Himself - Narrator (voice) / Self - Narrator |
| Asa Briggs | Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park / Self - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park |
| David Leavitt | Himself - Alan Turing's Biographer / Self - Alan Turing's Biographer |
| Rolf Noskwith | Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park / Self - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park |
| Dermot Turing | Himself - Alan Turing's Nephew / Self - Alan Turing's Nephew |
| Christopher Morcom | Himself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC) / Self - Christopher Morcom's Nephew |
| Ian Stewart | Self - University of Warwick / Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart) |
| Martin Davis | Self - Author, 'Engines of Logic' |
| Matt Parker | Self - Queen Mary, University of London |
| Steve Wozniak | Self - Co-Founder, Apple |
| Alma Whitten | Self - Google |
| Tony Sale | Self - National Museum of Computing |
| Simon Schaffer | Self - University of Cambridge |
| Jeffrey Weeks | Self - London South Bank University |
| Allan Pacey | Self - University of Sheffield |
| Maria Summerscale | Self - Franz Greenbaum's Daughter |
| Barbara Maher | Self - Franz Greenbaum's Daughter |
| Andrea Sella | Self - University College, London |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ryan Greenawalt | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Sammon | Executive Producer |
| Paul Sen | Executive Producer |
| Clare Beavan | Producer |
| Paul Ashby | Producer |
| Jennifer Beamish | Producer |
| Bennett Singer | Producer |
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