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The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence

6.2

1h 49m2000-08-21

RomanceDrama

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

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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.

The Luzhin Defence Cast

John Turturro

John Turturrocharacter: Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

Emily Watson

Emily Watsoncharacter: Natalia Katkov

Geraldine James

Geraldine Jamescharacter: Vera, Natalia's Mother

Stuart Wilson

Stuart Wilsoncharacter: Valentionov

Fabio Sartor

Fabio Sartorcharacter: Turati

Peter Blythe

Peter Blythecharacter: Ilya

Orla Brady

Orla Bradycharacter: Anna

Mark Tandy

Mark Tandycharacter: Luzhin's Father

Kelly Hunter

Kelly Huntercharacter: Luzhin's Mother

Antonio Carli

Antonio Carlicharacter: Fascist

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Details

Production CompaniesFrance 2 Cinéma | ICE3 | Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi | Magic Media | Renaissance Films | Vulcan Productions

Production CountriesFrance | United Kingdom | Hungary | Italy | United States of America

Budget$1.9M

Revenue$0

StatusReleased

Original LanguageEN

Rating

6.2

From 45 Votes

Is Suitable For AdultsYes, Happy In Watching

Popularity Avg0.6229

Original TitleThe Luzhin Defence