The Luzhin Defence (2000)

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.

Genres: Romance, Drama

Stars: John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor

Release Date: 2000-08-21

Country: N/A

Ratings: 6.146 / 10 (41 votes)

Runtime: 109 mins