The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence (2000)

6.3 109 min Movie
RomanceDrama

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

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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Cast

John Turturro John Turturro Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson Emily Watson Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James Geraldine James Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson Stuart Wilson Valentionov
Fabio Sartor Fabio Sartor Turati
Peter Blythe Peter Blythe Ilya
Orla Brady Orla Brady Anna
Mark Tandy Mark Tandy Luzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter Kelly Hunter Luzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli Antonio Carli Fascist
Christopher Thompson Christopher Thompson Stassard
Alfredo Pea Alfredo Pea 1st Official

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