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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

DramaDocumentaryHistory
2012, 1h 24min
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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Discover the remarkable and tragic story of Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician who played a crucial part in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War II. Turing's achievements went unrecognized during his lifetime, and he was instead persecuted for his homosexuality. The film uses emotional and engaging reconstructions to bring Turing to life and tells the story of his triumphs, his tragic end, and his lasting legacy. Follow Turing's journey from his childhood to his groundbreaking work in computer science and artificial intelligence, and learn how his visionary brilliance changed the world forever.

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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker was released in theaters on October 17, 2012.

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