The Imitation Game spoilers explained
How does The Imitation Game end?
Turing is convicted of gross indecency for his homosexuality and undergoes chemical castration. He continues his work but suffers from severe depression and cognitive decline. He commits suicide by eating an apple laced with cyanide.
What is the main twist in The Imitation Game?
Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) reveals that the team has solved the Enigma code but decides to keep the breakthrough secret from the military. They use statistical analysis to determine which intercepted messages to act upon so the Germans do not realize the code is broken.
What happens in The Imitation Game?
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
Quick, non-spoiler context
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
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