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 | - |
Summary:
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.