The Luzhin Defence poster

The Luzhin Defence( 2000)

TV-MARomanceDrama
61%
User
Score

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      John Turturro

      Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

    2. cast image

      Emily Watson

      Natalia Katkov

    3. cast image

      Geraldine James

      Vera, Natalia's Mother

    4. cast image

      Stuart Wilson

      Valentionov

    5. cast image

      Fabio Sartor

      Turati

    6. cast image

      Peter Blythe

      Ilya

    7. cast image

      Orla Brady

      Anna

    8. cast image

      Mark Tandy

      Luzhin's Father

    9. cast image

      Kelly Hunter

      Luzhin's Mother

    10. cast image

      Antonio Carli

      Fascist

    Social

    Review 0Discussion

    We don't have any reviews for The Luzhin Defence

    Media

    Videos 1Backdrops 2Posters 9

    Recommendations

    1. The Devil All the Time

      The Devil All the Time72%

    2. The Last Witch Hunter

      The Last Witch Hunter60%

    3. The Shape of Water

      The Shape of Water72%

    4. Wonder Woman

      Wonder Woman72%

    5. Joker

      Joker81%

    6. Logan

      Logan78%

    7. Your Name.

      Your Name.85%

    8. Knives Out

      Knives Out78%

    9. The Batman

      The Batman77%

    10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

      The Perks of Being a Wallflower78%

    11. A Star Is Born

      A Star Is Born75%

    12. Venom

      Venom68%

    13. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

      Star Wars: The Force Awakens73%

    14. Inception

      Inception84%

    15. Arrival

      Arrival76%

    16. Titanic

      Titanic79%

    17. The Platform

      The Platform70%

    18. Two Is a Family

      Two Is a Family77%

    19. Gone Girl

      Gone Girl79%

    20. Avatar

      Avatar76%

    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1864747.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • chess
    • based on novel or book
    • italy
    • chess tournament
    • woman director
    • 1920s