The Luzhin Defence
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Luzhin Defence
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Release Date: 2000-08-21
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (40 votes)
- Budget: $1,864,747
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.4418
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
John Turturro
as Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson
as Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James
as Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson
as Valentionov
Fabio Sartor
as Turati
Peter Blythe
as Ilya
Orla Brady
as Anna
Mark Tandy
as Luzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter
as Luzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli
as Fascist
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Luzhin Defence
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Luzhin Defence?▼
The Luzhin Defence is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2000-08-21.
Who are the main actors in The Luzhin Defence?▼
The main cast includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor, .
Where can I watch The Luzhin Defence online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Luzhin Defence is available.
Is The Luzhin Defence based on a true story?▼
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
What is the IMDb rating of The Luzhin Defence?▼
The Luzhin Defence has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 40 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Luzhin Defence?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,864,747 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Luzhin Defence?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Luzhin Defence filmed?▼
The Luzhin Defence was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Luzhin Defence?▼
The total runtime of The Luzhin Defence is 109 minutes.
Is The Luzhin Defence suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Luzhin Defence?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Luzhin Defence.
Does The Luzhin Defence have a post-credit scene?▼
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