Sekret Enigmy (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Sekret Enigmy is a war and history film directed by Roman Wionczek, running about 158 minutes.
What it’s about. Three Polish mathematicians are the first to crack the sophisticated Enigma code used by the Germans just before the Second World War. They build replicas of the Enigma machines and manage to get two of the machines to the British and French code-breakers before the German invasion of Poland in 1939; they ask that recognition be given to their work at the end of the war. After the invasion, the Polish cipher bureau escapes and continues their decoding in Algeria and unoccupied France.
Who’s in it. Sekret Enigmy stars Tadeusz Borowski as Marian Rejewski, Piotr Fronczewski as Jerzy Rózycki, Piotr Garlicki as Henryk Zygalski and Tadeusz Pluciński as inżynier Antoni Palluth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sekret Enigmy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sekret Enigmy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sekret Enigmy tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sekret Enigmy (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sekret Enigmy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sekret Enigmy worth watching?
- Sekret Enigmy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sekret Enigmy?
- Sekret Enigmy stars Tadeusz Borowski, Piotr Fronczewski, Piotr Garlicki, Tadeusz Pluciński and Tadeusz Pluciński.
- When was Sekret Enigmy released?
- Sekret Enigmy was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.