The Luzhin Defence (2001)

Movie"Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty."
Audience Score
62
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NR 1 hr 49 minApr 20th, 2001Drama, Romance
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.
StarringJohn TurturroEmily WatsonGeraldine James
DirectorMarleen Gorris
WriterVladimir Nabokov

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 20th, 2001
Movie Budget:$1,864,747
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jody Allen
Movie Tags:
woman directorbased on novel or bookitaly1920schesschess tournament