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2000•109 min•Romance, Drama

The Luzhin Defence

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Is The Luzhin Defence worth watching? With a rating of 6.146/10, this Romance, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Luzhin Defence Synopsis

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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Top Cast

John Turturro
John TurturroAleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson
Emily WatsonNatalia Katkov
Geraldine James
Geraldine JamesVera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson
Stuart WilsonValentionov
Fabio Sartor
Fabio SartorTurati
Peter Blythe
Peter BlytheIlya
Orla Brady
Orla BradyAnna
Mark Tandy
Mark TandyLuzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter
Kelly HunterLuzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli
Antonio CarliFascist

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Is The Luzhin Defence worth watching?

The Luzhin Defence has received mixed reviews with a 6.146/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Romance, Drama movies.

Is The Luzhin Defence hit or flop?

The Luzhin Defence has received average ratings (6.146/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Luzhin Defence?

The Luzhin Defence is a Romance, Drama movie that 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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