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The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence

"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.

Release DateAugust 21, 2000
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Luzhin Defence
Runtime1h 49min
Budget$1,864,747
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LanguageEnglish, Italian
Original LanguageEnglish
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