Breaking the Code (1997)

Film details

Featuring

Derek Jacobi Alun Armstrong Richard Johnson
Countries

United Kingdom USA
Year

1997
Genres

Biopic Historical drama
Type

Television
Category

Fiction

Synopsis

Drama set in England between 1929 and the 1950's. Tells the story of Alan Turing, the mathematical genius who cracked the German Enigma code which helped to change the course of the Second World War. He was also a practising homosexual at a time when it was illegal and his refusal to conform led to a scandal and his eventual downfall.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Alan Turing
    
    Derek Jacobi
  - Mick Ross
    
    Alun Armstrong
  - Dilwyn Knox
    
    Richard Johnson
  - John Smith
    
    Harold Pinter
  - Pat Green
    
    Amanda Root
  - Sara Turing
    
    Prunella Scales
  - Christopher Morcom
    
    Blake Ritson
  - young Alan Turing
    
    William Manning
  - Ron Miller
    
    Julian Kerridge
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Directed by
    
    Herbert Wise
  - [Subject of Film]
    
    Alan Turing
  - ©
    
    BBC North
  - a co-production by
    
    The Drama House
  - a co-production by
    
    WGBH (Boston)
  - In association with
    
    BBC Education
  - In association with
    
    "Scene"
  - Executive Producer
    
    John Drury
  - Executive Producer
    
    Rebecca Eaton
  - Executive Producer
    
    Richard Langridge
  - Produced by
    
    Jack Emery
  - Line Producer
    
    John Rushton
  - Production Co-ordinator
    
    Tanya Latif
  - Production Accountant
    
    Barbara Szabo
  - Production Accountant
    
    Carole Brooks
  - Location Manager
    
    Simpson, P J
  - Location Manager
    
    Adam Richards
  - Production Assistant
    
    Jane Jacomb-Hood
  - Unit Runner
    
    Julia Hallawell
  - Unit Runner
    
    Ian Maxen
  - Unit Runner
    
    Stephen Rouse
  - Unit Runner
    
    Alan Williams
  - 1st Assistant Director
    
    Simon Hinkly
  - 2nd Assistant Director
    
    Robinson, Stephen
  - 3rd Assistant Director
    
    Andrew Woodhead
  - Script Supervisor
    
    Sue Jones
  - Casting Director
    
    Pippa Ailion
  - [Written] By
    
    Hugh Whitemore
  - Based on the book 'Alan Turing: The Enigma' by
    
    Andrew Hodges
  - Based on the play 'Breaking the Code' by
    
    Hugh Whitemore
  - Director of Photography
    
    Robin Vidgeon
  - Focus Puller
    
    Danny Shelmerdine
  - Clapper Loader
    
    Wiese, Bernt
  - Gaffer
    
    Jack Collins
  - [Electrician] Best Boy
    
    Peter Wing
  - Electrician
    
    Paul Harris
  - Electrician
    
    Colin Vinton
  - Grip
    
    Paul Hatchman
  - Editor
    
    Méry Clark, Laurence
  - Assistant Editor
    
    Mags Arnold
  - Assistant Editor
    
    Mags Arnold
  - Production Designer
    
    Barbara Gosnold
  - Art Director
    
    Fiona McNeil
  - Production Buyer
    
    Jayne Libotte
  - Property Buyer
    
    Ray Perry
  - Construction Manager
    
    Dave Channon
  - Costume Designer
    
    Frances Tempest
  - Wardrobe Master
    
    Ollie Clarke
  - Wardrobe Mistress
    
    Shirley Nevin
  - Make-up Designer
    
    Pam Meager
  - Make-up Artist
    
    Kate Hodgson
  - Make-up Artist
    
    Kate Benton
  - Sound Recordist
    
    Maurice Hillier
  - Sound Maintenance Engineer
    
    Liam Ryan
  - Sound Editor
    
    Philip Alton
  - Dubbing Editor
    
    Rupert Scrivener
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by
    
    Jerome Minskoff
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by
    
    Duncan C Weldon
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by
    
    Nederlander, James M
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by
    
    Kennedy Center, The
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by
    
    A.N.T.A.
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by arrangement with
    
    Triumph Theatre Productions Ltd
  - The New York premiere of 'Breaking the Code' was produced by arrangement with
    
    Michael Redington