The Luzhin Defence (2000)
1h 49m
Running Time
August 21, 2000Release Date
The Luzhin Defence (2000)
1h 49m
Running Time
August 21, 2000Release Date

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.








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Cast & Crew.

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

Christopher Thompson
Stassard

Orla Brady
Anna

Mark Tandy
Luzhin's Father

Kelly Hunter
Luzhin's Mother

Antonio Carli
Fascist

Marleen Gorris
Director

Vladimir Nabokov
Writer

Peter Berry
Screenplay

Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography

Michiel Reichwein
Editor

Tony Burrough
Production Design

Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer

Jany Temime
Costume Design

Jody Allen
Executive Producer

Péter Barbalics
Producer

Louis Becker
Producer

Stephen Evans
Producer

Philippe Guez
Producer

Leo Pescarolo
Producer

Eric Robison
Producer

Caroline Wood
Producer

Celestia Fox
Casting

Elaine Browne
Makeup Artist

Lesley Noble
Makeup Artist

Allison Sing
Makeup Artist

Ruth Sullivan
Foley Artist
Media.


Details.
Release DateAugust 21, 2000
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 49m
Budget$1,864,747
Filming LocationsLake Como, Italy
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
italy
chess
based on novel or book
chess tournament
woman director
1920s
Wiki.
The Luzhin Defence is a 2000 romantic drama film directed by Marleen Gorris, starring John Turturro and Emily Watson. The film centres on a mentally tormented chess grandmaster and the young woman he meets while competing at a world-class tournament in Italy. The screenplay was based on the novel The Defense (or The Luzhin Defence) by Vladimir Nabokov.
Emily Watson received best actress nominations at the British Independent Film Awards and the London Film Critics Circle Awards.
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