“Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.”
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The Luzhin Defence (2000) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Luzhin Defence at a Glance
The Luzhin Defence is a 2000 romance and drama film from director Marleen Gorris, featuring John Turturro, Emily Watson and Geraldine James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes and was released on August 21, 2000. The Luzhin Defence holds an average TMDB user score of 6.3/10 from 49 votes.
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Storyline & 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.
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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
Christopher Thompson
Stassard
Alfredo Pea
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luzhin Defence
When was The Luzhin Defence released?
The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000.
What is the runtime of The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence stars John Turturro as Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin, Emily Watson as Natalia Katkov, Geraldine James as Vera, Natalia's Mother and Stuart Wilson as Valentionov. The cast also includes Fabio Sartor, Peter Blythe, Orla Brady and Mark Tandy.
Who directed The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris. The screenplay is credited to Peter Berry.
What genre is The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence is listed on TMDB as a mix of romance and drama.
What is the TMDB score of The Luzhin Defence?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.3/10 from 49 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Luzhin Defence for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Luzhin Defence, "Luzhin Defence", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Luzhin Defence?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Luzhin Defence include Queen of Katwe (2016), Enchanted April (1991), Lady Chatterley's Lover (2015), Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022) and Northanger Abbey (2007).
Can I stream the full movie of The Luzhin Defence on 123Movies?
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