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The Luzhin Defence( 2000)

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Turturro

      Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

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      Emily Watson

      Natalia Katkov

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      Geraldine James

      Vera, Natalia's Mother

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      Stuart Wilson

      Valentionov

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      Fabio Sartor

      Turati

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      Peter Blythe

      Ilya

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      Orla Brady

      Anna

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      Mark Tandy

      Luzhin's Father

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      Kelly Hunter

      Luzhin's Mother

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      Antonio Carli

      Fascist

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1864747.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • chess
    • based on novel or book
    • italy
    • chess tournament
    • woman director
    • 1920s