Breaking the Code (1996): Cast
Breaking the Code is a 1996 historical drama directed by Herbert Wise, starring Derek Jacobi as Alan Turing, William Mannering and Prunella Scales. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breaking the Code About?
The premise of Breaking the Code without spoilers.
A biography of English mathematician Alan Turing, a pioneering inventor of the digital computer and a central figure in cracking the German Enigma cipher that directed U‑boat orders during World II. The film also portrays his homosexuality, which was illegal in Britain at the time and made him a security concern.
Breaking the Code Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- gay actor gay character
- reference to alan turing
- code
- computer
- homosexual
- spy
- comic relief
- unrequited love
- computer programmer
- compassion
- cryptography
- stuttering
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- enigma machine
- mathematics
- world war two
- code breaking
- closeted homosexual
- gay interest
- based on play
- based on book
Breaking the Code Cast & Characters
Derek Jacobi leads the cast as Alan Turing, with William Mannering as Young Alan Turing and Prunella Scales as Sara Turing. Directed by Herbert Wise; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert Wise
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Derek Jacobi as Alan Turing - William Mannering as Young Alan Turing
- Prunella Scales as Sara Turing
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Alun Armstrong as Mick Ross
Also Starring in Breaking the Code
· 5 more- Richard Johnson Dilwyn 'Dilly' Knox
- Amanda Root Patricia 'Pat' Green
- Harold Pinter John Smith
- Blake Ritson Christopher Morcom
- Julian Kerridge Ron Miller
Breaking the Code Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Der codierte Mann” and “破译密码”.
- Also known as
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- Der codierte Mann
- 破译密码
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Imitation Game, The Codebreaker and Code Breakers.
Breaking the Code FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Breaking the Code, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Breaking the Code released?
Breaking the Code was released on September 17, 1996.
Who directed Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code was directed by Herbert Wise.
More films by Herbert Wise Who is in the cast of Breaking the Code?
Breaking the Code stars Derek Jacobi as Alan Turing, William Mannering as Young Alan Turing and Prunella Scales as Sara Turing, among 9 credited actors.
Does Breaking the Code have a post-credit scene?
No. Breaking the Code has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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