2000· 109 min
Luzhin Defence, The
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
Drama Romance
6.1 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Marleen Gorris
Cast: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor
Tags
1920sbased on a bookbased on novel or bookboard gamechesschess tournamentChristopher ThompsonEmily Watsonentirely dialogueGeraldine James
