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The Luzhin Defence

DramaRomancePG-13

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

Duration

1h 49m

Release

21 Aug 2000

Country

FranceUnited States

Language

English

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.

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

$1,864,747

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

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