The Luzhin Defence(2000)
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
The Luzhin Defence Synopsis
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.
The Luzhin Defence (2000) is a romance and drama film directed by Marleen Gorris, released on August 21, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James and Stuart Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Marleen Gorris
- Writers:
- Peter Berry, Vladimir Nabokov
- Producers:
- Péter Barbalics, Louis Becker, Stephen Evans
- Cinematographer:
- Bernard Lutic
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, ICE3, Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi, Magic Media, Renaissance Films, Vulcan Productions
- Budget:
- $1,864,747
- Status:
- Released
The Luzhin Defence (2000) Trailer
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The Luzhin Defence Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Christopher Thompson
as Stassard
Alfredo Pea
as 1st Official
Key crew
Directed by Marleen Gorris, written by Peter Berry and Vladimir Nabokov, produced by Péter Barbalics, Louis Becker and Stephen Evans.
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The Luzhin Defence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Luzhin Defence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Luzhin Defence online?
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The Luzhin Defence (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?
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The main cast of The Luzhin Defence (2000) includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson and Fabio Sartor. The film was directed by Marleen Gorris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Luzhin Defence released?
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The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Luzhin Defence worth watching?
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The Luzhin Defence (2000) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Luzhin Defence?
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