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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.
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The Luzhin Defence
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Quick facts
Year
2000
Runtime
1h 49m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.2/10
Votes
45
Genre
Romance, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.9M
Cast
chess
based on novel or book
italy
chess tournament
woman director
1920s
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Questions about The Luzhin Defence
How long is The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence has a runtime of 1h 49m (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris and released in 2000.
What genre is The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence is a Romance, Drama film (2000).
Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?
The cast of The Luzhin Defence includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor.
What is the TMDB rating for The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 45 votes.
