6.8
The Luzhin Defence
DramaRomancePG-13
"Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty."
Duration
1h 49mRelease
21 Aug 2000Country
FranceUnited States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
Cast
John TurturroEmily WatsonGeraldine James
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10Rotten Tomatoes: 58%Metacritic: 64/100
Details
Director
Marleen Gorris
Writers
Vladimir NabokovPeter Berry
Budget
$1,864,747Awards
3 wins & 2 nominationsTrailer
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