The Luzhin Defence

Movie 2000 · 1h 49m

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

Drama Romance

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The Luzhin Defence

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.

Cast

18 people

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 1st Official

F Fabio Pasquini 2nd Official

Luigi Petrucci Santucci

C Carlo Greco Hotel Manager

Massimo Sarchielli Tailor

L Luca Foggiano Fascist

David Ambrosi Fascist