Where to watch The Luzhin Defence(2000)
In the United States, The Luzhin Defence isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Luzhin Defence
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The Luzhin Defence plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 21, 2000
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Directed by
- Marleen Gorris
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 50 votes
The Luzhin Defence trailer
Cast
John TurturroAleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily WatsonNatalia Katkov
Geraldine JamesVera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart WilsonValentionov
Fabio SartorTurati
Peter BlytheIlya
Orla BradyAnna
Mark TandyLuzhin's Father
Kelly HunterLuzhin's Mother
Antonio CarliFascist
FAQ
Where can I watch The Luzhin Defence?
In the United States, The Luzhin Defence isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Luzhin Defence?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
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