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Breaking the Code | 
| Director: Herbert Wise
Actors: Derek Jacobi, Alun Armstrong, Blake Ritson, William Mannering, Prunella Scales
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 14541
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304361092
UPC: 013131012330
EAN: 9786304361092
ASIN: 6304361092
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 1997
Release Date: October 16, 1997
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 heartbreaking and superbly executed. October 30, 2002
Peter H. Burris (washington, dc United States)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
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.
 Double Entendre May 24, 2000
14 out of 36 found this review helpful
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 viewer entertained for two hours.
 A Touching and Intelligent Story February 29, 2000
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
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 for anyone who enjoys seeing an intelligent, meaningful piece about humanity.
Breaking The Code Is A Truly Heartbreaking Drama June 29, 1999
Carla M.Golden (Tacoma, Washington)
13 out of 23 found this review helpful
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 the same way our Savior was crucified for doing the work he had been sent here by His Father to do. The worlds of math and science lost a truly great figure when Turing died in 1954.
 Not what you think its about! April 28, 1999
8 out of 34 found this review helpful
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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