The Luzhin Defence
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
64% Match20001h 49m
RomanceDrama
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.
Cast: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor, Peter Blythe
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About The Luzhin Defence
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.
Popularity
2.5
Budget
$1,864,747
Release
Aug 21, 2000
Genres
Romance, Drama
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FranceUnited KingdomHungaryItalyUnited States of America
Languages
ItalianEnglish
Keywords
chessbased on novel or bookitalychess tournamentwoman director1920s