The Luzhin Defence

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

⭐ 6.1 /10 43 votes

August 21, 2000 1h 49m Released

Romance Drama

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Marleen Gorris
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Peter Berry, Vladimir Nabokov
                                    

                                    Rating
                                    6.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $1,864,747
                                

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Cast & Crew

John Turturro

Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

Emily Watson

Natalia Katkov

Geraldine James

Vera, Natalia's Mother

Stuart Wilson

Valentionov

Fabio Sartor

Turati

Peter Blythe

Ilya

Orla Brady

Anna

Mark Tandy

Luzhin's Father

Kelly Hunter

Luzhin's Mother

Antonio Carli

Fascist

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Luzhin Defence released?

The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000.

How long is The Luzhin Defence?

The runtime of The Luzhin Defence is 1h 49m.

What genre is The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence is a Romance, Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris.

Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?

The main cast of The Luzhin Defence includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James.

What language is The Luzhin Defence in?

The Luzhin Defence is originally in English.