The Luzhin Defence (2000)

The Luzhin Defence (2000)

Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty. 2000-08-21 109 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

John Turturro is Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson is Natalia Katkov
Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James is Vera, Natalia's Mother
Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson is Valentionov
Valentionov
Fabio Sartor is Turati
Mark Tandy is Luzhin's Father
Luzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter is Luzhin's Mother
Luzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli is Fascist