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The Luzhin Defence
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
6.246 votes20001h 49mReleased
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.
- Director
- Marleen Gorris
- Released
- 21 August 2000
- Studio
- France 2 Cinéma, ICE3, Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi, Magic Media
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Top Cast
John Turturro
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson
Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James
Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson
Valentionov
Fabio Sartor
Turati
Peter Blythe
