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The Luzhin Defence

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The Luzhin Defence
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1hr 48min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
2000
Director:
Marleen Gorris
Distributor:
Columbia TriStar
Starring:
John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James  ...more
Synopsis: A lush historical drama from Dutch director Marlene Gorris, The Luzhin Defense is set in Como, a gorgeous northern Italian lakeside town located at the foot of the Alps. The year is 1929, and Alexander Luzhin (John Turturro) is a talented Russian chess player travelling to Como by train for the World Chess Championship. Also on his train is Natalia (Emily Watson), who is journeying to Como to meet her mother Vera (Geraldine James) at their posh lakeside hotel. Vera wants Natalia to settle down with ... Full Synopsis
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Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Carefully made, involving and old-fashioned, the superior work it's inspired gives it an impact that lingers even when the endgame is over. Full Review
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64
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 26 critic reviews
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John Turturro
Alexander Luzhin
Emily Watson
Natalia
Geraldine James
Vera
Stuart Wilson
Valentinov
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