DVD
The imitation game.
Famously leading a team of codebreakers, mathematician Alan Turing created a computer capable of breaking the codes devised by Germany's Enigma machine during WWII, significantly contributing to shortening the war, and saving millions of lives. Only a few years later, British authorities ignorant of his contributions convicted him for the crime of homosexuality, significantly contributing to shortening his life.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], [2015]
- Distributor: Beverly Hills, CA : Anchor Bay Entertainment
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Based on the book "Alan Turing : the enigma" by Andrew Hodges. Special features: feature commentary ; making of ; deleted scenes. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Mark Strong. Rory Kinnear. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: PG-13; for some sexual references, mature thematic material and historical smoking. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Turing, Alan Mathison, 1912-1954 > Drama. Mathematicians > Great Britain > Biography > Drama. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025445705 | DVD | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025445697 | DVD | Available | - |
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"During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of âgross indecencyâ, an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality â little did officials know, they were actually incriminating the pioneer of modern-day computing. Famously leading a motley group of scholars, linguists, chess champions and intelligence officers, he was credited with cracking the so-called unbreakable codes of Germany's World War II Enigma machine. An intense and haunting portrayal of a brilliant, complicated man, THE IMITATION GAME follows a genius who under nail-biting pressure helped to shorten the war and, in turn, save thousands of lives. Also starting Keira Knightley." - Baker & Taylor
Tells the story of English mathematician and logician Alan Turing who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II. - Lions Gate
In THE IMITATION GAME, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician, logician, cryptologist and computer scientist who led the charge to crack the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII. Turing went on to assist with the development of computers at the University of Manchester after the war, but was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexual acts which the country deemed illegal.