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    The Luzhin Defence

    109'

    2000-08-21

    6.4

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

    Romance,Drama

    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.

    DirectingMarleen GorrisWritingPeter Berry

    Watch Providers (US)

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    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    4

    Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

    John Turturro

    4

    Natalia Katkov

    Emily Watson

    2

    Vera, Natalia's Mother

    Geraldine James

    2

    Valentionov

    Stuart Wilson

    1

    Turati

    Fabio Sartor

    1

    Ilya

    Peter Blythe

    3

    Anna

    Orla Brady

    1

    Luzhin's Father

    Mark Tandy

    1

    Luzhin's Mother

    Kelly Hunter

    1

    Fascist

    Antonio Carli

    1

    Stassard

    Christopher Thompson

    1

    1st Official

    Alfredo Pea

    1

    2nd Official

    Fabio Pasquini

    1

    Santucci

    Luigi Petrucci

    1

    Hotel Manager

    Carlo Greco

    1

    Tailor

    Massimo Sarchielli

    1

    Fascist

    Luca Foggiano

    1

    Fascist

    David Ambrosi

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    Details:

    • Budget: 1864747
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. France
      2. United Kingdom
      3. Hungary
      4. Italy
      5. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. Italian
      2. English
    • List of companies:
      1. France 2 Cinéma
      2. ICE3
      3. Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi
      4. Magic Media
      5. Renaissance Films
      6. Vulcan Productions
    • Vote Count: 50
    • Popularity: 1.2772
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Luzhin Defence

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