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The Codebreaker

The Codebreaker

2021 • 1h 0m • Documentary, History

7.5(2 votes)

Wife. Mother. Secret American Hero.

Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.

Director
Chana Gazit
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