Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

About Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

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.

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012) is a documentary history film directed by Clare Beavan and Nic Stacey. Released in October 2012, it runs 84 minutes.

Ed Stoppard stars as Alan Turing, Henry Goodman as Franz Greenbaum, Paul McGann as Himself - Narrator (voice), and Asa Briggs as Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park. Written by Craig Warner.

Members will find male homosexuality, mental health, biographical documentary, and life and career in it. American members can watch it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel.

The Imitation Game, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, and Antonia's Line make useful companions to Britain's Greatest Codebreaker, all filed under cryptography and genius.