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Code of a Killer

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20152015
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Code of a Killer (2015)
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The story of Sir Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer.The story of Sir Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer.The story of Sir Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,570
585
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    • Stars
      • John Simm
      • Anna Madeley
      • David Threlfall
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      • Anna Madeley
      • David Threlfall
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    John Simm
    John Simm
    • Alec Jeffreys
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Anna Madeley
    Anna Madeley
    • Sue Jeffreys
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    David Threlfall
    David Threlfall
    • DCS David Baker
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Lorcan Cranitch
    Lorcan Cranitch
    • DI Alan Madden
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Jaz Singh Deol
    Jaz Singh Deol
    • DC Taran Kholi
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Andrew Tiernan
    Andrew Tiernan
    • DS Geoff Taylor
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Robert Glenister
    Robert Glenister
    • DCC Chapman
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Lydia Rose Bewley
    Lydia Rose Bewley
    • Vicky Wilson
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Tobias Burton-Rudge
    • Gavin Hopkirk
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Farzana Dua Elahe
    Farzana Dua Elahe
    • Tania Patel
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Sidney Jeffreys
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Ged Simmons
    • Eddie Eastwood
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Shirley Dixon
    Shirley Dixon
    • Joan Jeffreys
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Hannah Walters
    Hannah Walters
    • Kath Eastwood
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Dorothy Atkinson
    Dorothy Atkinson
    • Barbara Ashworth
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Jessica Woods
    • Carole Pitchfork
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Neil Edmond
    Neil Edmond
    • Robin Ashworth
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Darren Bancroft
    Darren Bancroft
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    • Trivia
      In the first episode, when DCS David Baker first meets Alec Jeffreys on the steps, the real Alec Jeffreys walks up the steps and passes them.
    • Alternate versions
      When Code of a Killer was released on DVD, the two 90-minute episodes were re-formatted as three 60-minute episodes.
    • Connections
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    In typical British fashion...a riveting true story...the best British acting...and the perfect length. This is a fascinating look into the way the UK has impacted police work. If you enjoy British police crime shows, you will enjoy this 3 episode one.
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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2015 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 真兇密碼
    • Filming locations
      • Ripley, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • World Productions
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      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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