When was The Luzhin Defence released?

The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000.

Who directed The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris.

Who is in the cast of The Luzhin Defence?

The main cast of The Luzhin Defence includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor.

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The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence

Name: The Luzhin Defence
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 2000-08-21
Duration: 109 min
Cast: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor

2000

1h 49m

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1h 49m

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

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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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 49m
: Aug 21, 2000
Languages: Italian
English
Director: Marleen Gorris
Production: France 2 Cinéma
ICE3
ICE3
Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi
Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi
Magic Media
Magic Media
Renaissance Films
Renaissance Films
Production Countries: France
United Kingdom
Hungary
Italy
United States of America

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18 Cast Members

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

Orla Brady

Anna

Mark Tandy

Luzhin's Father

Kelly Hunter

Luzhin's Mother

Antonio Carli

Fascist

Christopher Thompson

Stassard

Alfredo Pea

1st Official

Fabio Pasquini

2nd Official

Luigi Petrucci

Santucci

Carlo Greco

Hotel Manager

Massimo Sarchielli

Tailor

Luca Foggiano

Fascist

David Ambrosi

Fascist

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