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The Luzhin Defence (2000)

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Romance, Drama / 109 min / PG-13

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.

Director: Marleen Gorris

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John Turturro John Turturro Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin Emily Watson Emily Watson Natalia Katkov Geraldine James Geraldine James Vera, Natalia's Mother Stuart Wilson Stuart Wilson Valentionov Fabio Sartor Fabio Sartor Turati Peter Blythe Peter Blythe Ilya Orla Brady Orla Brady Anna Mark Tandy Mark Tandy Luzhin's Father