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Historical documentary

The Codebreaker (2021): Cast

The Codebreaker (2021) movie poster

The Codebreaker is a 2021 historical documentary directed by Chana Gazit, starring Kate Burton as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour.

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The Codebreaker (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Chana Gazit
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Codebreaker About?

The premise of The Codebreaker without spoilers.

A wife, mother, and unsung American hero, Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a brilliant cryptanalyst whose work had a profound impact. She cracked codes to help dismantle criminal organizations during Prohibition and later uncovered a Nazi spy ring operating in South America. Her expertise and innovative techniques laid crucial groundwork for modern codebreaking practices and intelligence gathering.

The Codebreaker Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • cryptoanalyst
  • cryptography
  • world war one
  • world war two
  • prohibition
  • reference to al capone
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Cast & crew

The Codebreaker Cast & Characters

Kate Burton plays Narrator (voice) in The Codebreaker. Directed by Chana Gazit.

From the director

More from Chana Gazit

One more film directed by Chana Gazit: Surviving the Dust Bowl.

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Videos

The Codebreaker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Codebreaker.

The Codebreaker | American Experience | PBS
Details

The Codebreaker Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Tuntematon koodinmurtaja” and “Die Codebrecherin”.

Also known as
  • Tuntematon koodinmurtaja
  • Die Codebrecherin

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FAQ

The Codebreaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Codebreaker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Codebreaker?

The Codebreaker runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Codebreaker released?

The Codebreaker was released on January 11, 2021.

Who directed The Codebreaker?

The Codebreaker was directed by Chana Gazit.

More films by Chana Gazit

Who is in the cast of The Codebreaker?

The Codebreaker stars Kate Burton as Narrator (voice).

Does The Codebreaker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Codebreaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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