The Man Who Cracked the Nazi Code: The Story of Alan Turing
Seen it?2014 | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the Second World War, the allies' key objective was to crack the German army's encrypted communications code. Without a doubt, the key player in this game was Alan Turing, an interdisciplinary scientist and a long-forgotten hero.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denis van Waerebeke
- Alan TuringSelf (archive footage)
- Rachel Williams(voice)
- Paul Bandey(voice)
- Ken Starcevic(voice)
- Jean ValentineSelf - Former Operator of the Bombe Decryption Device
- Karl DönitzSelf - Grand Admiral (archive footage)