The Codebreaker

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.

Cast

Kate Burton

Narrator (voice)

Crew

Jason Fargone

Writer

Chana Gazit

Writer

Cameo George

Executive Producer

Hilary Klotz Steinman

Producer

Chana Gazit

Director

Chana Gazit

Producer

Clips & Videos

The Codebreaker | American Experience | PBS