VHS : Breaking the Code: Masterpiece Theatre
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starring: Derek Jacobi, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson, William Mannering, Prunella Scalesdirected by: Herbert Wise
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781578076802
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 1578076803
Label: Wgbh Boston
Manufacturer: Wgbh Boston
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Wgbh Boston
Release Date: May 01, 2001
Running Time: 75 minutes
Sales Rank: 24256
Studio: Wgbh Boston
Theatrical Release Date: February 02, 1997
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - heartbreaking and superbly executed.
There are probably only a handful of actors alive as good as Derek Jacobi; this account of Alan Turing's life and disgrace in the eyes of the British secret service demonstrates why he's so good. The empathy and outrage the viewer feels on behalf of the embattled mathmetician finds its equal in the awe for his intellect that the solution of the enigma ciphers merits. Much like Prick Up Your Ears, this film shows up societal prejudice and how damaging it can be in the face of true creative genius.
Rating:  - Double Entendre
The world of cryptography is fascinating. So is the world of Derek Jacobi. It was a brilliant idea to offer a role of Alan Turing to Brother Cadfael. I set my heart to see a struggle of human intellect against the five rotating wheels. I wanted to see how a mind of a genius beats a U-Boat fleet. Unfortunately, instead of it, I've got another gay rights pamphlet. A point that no one should be punished for victimless crimes done in privacy is a very simple one, but not profound enough to keep ... Read More
Rating:  - A Touching and Intelligent Story
I have just recently watched this video and found it to be an absolute delight! While several people fuss about the play not covering enough about Turing's theories, one needs to realize that it is a piece about the man, not his theories. The film version is somewhat different from the play version, which I was disappointed by. However, the performances are superb, all around great cast, but it is Derek Jacobi who gives such subtle depth and tremendous passion to this film. I highly recommend it ... Read More
Rating: - Breaking The Code Is A Truly Heartbreaking Drama
Having seen Breaking The Code for myself at the reccommendation of a few close friends, I came away with the conclusion that this is truly a heartbreaking drama, because, as Derek Jacobi's breathtaking portrayal of Alan Turing showed me, this mathematical genius did not receive the laud he so richly deserved for cracking the Enigma code and making a contribution toward the winning of the Second World War, because he was so unfairly exposed as a homosexual and crucified for it in the media, in much ... Read More
Rating:  - Not what you think its about!
I was excited to see a story about Turing. He was a mathmatical genius and a real visionary in computing machines. Unfortunatly, this video barely touches those things and instead uses Turning to show how unfair homosexuals were treated. It should have focused more on his accomplishments!!
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