The Luzhin Defence
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.
6.2 (45)2000-08-211h 49m
RomanceDrama
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.
- Budget
- $1,864,747
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, ICE3, Lantia Cinema & Audiovisivi, Magic Media, Renaissance Films, Vulcan Productions
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Cast
Crew
- Director
- Marleen Gorris
- Writers
- Peter Berry
- Cinematography
- Bernard Lutic
- Composer
- Alexandre Desplat
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