Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius
Originally released in 2015. Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius is a documentary film. directed by John Smithson. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steven Mackintosh, Brian Deacon, and Rosamund Welchman
Synopsis
Gordon Welchman was one of the original elite codebreakers crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. He is the forgotten genius of Bletchley Park.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Steven Mackintosh
as Himself - Narrator
Brian Deacon
as Gordon Welchman (voice)
Rosamund Welchman
as Herself - Gordon Welchman's Daughter
W. Gordon Welchman
as Himself - Ex-Head of Hut 6, Bletchley Park (1939-1941) (archive footage)
Sinclair McKay
as Himself - Author, 'The Secret Life of Bletchley Park'
Jimmy Thirsk
as Himself - Veteran, Hut 6
Asa Briggs
as Himself - Veteran, Hut 6
Jane Fawcett
as Herself - Veteran, Hut 6
Tony Comer
as Himself - GCHQ Historian and Former Analyst
John Naughton
as Himself - Vice President, Wolfson College, Cambridge (as Prof John Naughton)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Arrow Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius about?
Gordon Welchman was one of the original elite codebreakers crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. He is the forgotten genius of Bletchley Park.
Who directed Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius?
Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius was directed by John Smithson.
How long is Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius?
Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius released?
Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius was released on September 7, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius?
The main cast of Bletchley Park: Code-breaking's Forgotten Genius includes Steven Mackintosh, Brian Deacon, Rosamund Welchman, W. Gordon Welchman, Sinclair McKay.