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.

Cast

John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor, Peter Blythe, Orla Brady, Mark Tandy

Forgot the name of "The Luzhin Defence"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "The Luzhin Defence" about?

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.

When was "The Luzhin Defence" released?

The Luzhin Defence was released in 2000.

Who stars in "The Luzhin Defence"?

The cast includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson.

The Luzhin Defence (2000) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles · MovieMind