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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes46
DirectorMarleen Gorris
WritersPeter Berry
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Luzhin Defence
About The Luzhin Defence
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.
Directed by Marleen Gorris, The Luzhin Defence leans on a strong ensemble — John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2000.
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