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The Luzhin Defence

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

Not Rated Romance Drama

Starring: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor

Writer: Peter Berry, Vladimir Nabokov

Release Date:
August 21, 2000
Ratings:
6.1 / 10
Director:
Marleen Gorris
Companies:
N/A

Overview

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.