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The Luzhin Defence (2000)

"Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty."

6.2/10 1h 49m Aug 21, 2000
Romance Drama

Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Luzhin Defence
Original Language EN
Budget $1,864,747
Status Released
Popularity 0.7

Cast

John Turturro
John Turturro
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Popularity: 2.4
Emily Watson
Emily Watson
Natalia Katkov
Popularity: 5.1
Geraldine James
Geraldine James
Vera, Natalia's Mother
Popularity: 5.4
Stuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Valentionov
Popularity: 4.4
Fabio Sartor
Fabio Sartor
Turati
Popularity: 3.1
Peter Blythe
Peter Blythe
Ilya
Popularity: 3.5
Orla Brady
Orla Brady
Anna
Popularity: 2.9
Mark Tandy
Mark Tandy
Luzhin's Father
Popularity: 0.7
Kelly Hunter
Kelly Hunter
Luzhin's Mother
Popularity: 1.8
Antonio Carli
Antonio Carli
Fascist
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Director Marleen Gorris
Screenplay Peter Berry
Writer Vladimir Nabokov
Editor Michiel Reichwein
Executive Producer Jody Allen
Producer Péter Barbalics, Louis Becker, Stephen Evans

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Keywords

chess based on novel or book italy chess tournament woman director 1920s

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Details
Release Date August 21, 2000
Runtime 1h 49m
Budget $1,864,747
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.7
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