The Luzhin Defence

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000.

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

The Luzhin Defence is a Romance, Drama movie.

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

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

The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris.

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

The Luzhin Defence is originally in English.