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The Luzhin Defence (2000)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 2,979 users
Metascore:
64/100
Reviews: 55 user | 46 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com
Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty. Director:Marleen Gorris |
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| John Turturro | ... |
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
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| Emily Watson | ... |
Natalia Katkov
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| Geraldine James | ... |
Vera, Natalia's Mother
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| Stuart Wilson | ... |
Leo Valentinov
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Christopher Thompson | ... |
Jean de Stassard
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| Fabio Sartor | ... |
Dottore Salvatore Turati
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Peter Blythe | ... |
Ilya
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| Orla Brady | ... |
Aunt Anna
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Mark Tandy | ... |
Luzhin's Father
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Kelly Hunter | ... |
Luzhin's Mother
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Alexander Hunting | ... |
Young Aleksandr Luzhin
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Alfredo Pea | ... |
1st Official
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Fabio Pasquini | ... |
2nd Official
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Luigi Petrucci | ... |
Santucci
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Carlo Greco | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Storyline
Set in the late 1920s, The Luzhin Defence tells the story of a shambling, unworldly chess Grand Master who arrives in the Italian Lakes to play the match of his life and unexpectedly finds the love of his life. Discovering his prodigious talent in boyhood overshadowed by his parents' failing marriage, Luzhin's lyrical passion for chess has become his refuge and rendered the real world a phantom. Already matched up by her family to the very suitable Comte de Stassard, when Natalia meets Luzhin, she is drawn to the erratic genius and offers him a glimpse outside of his chess obsession. But it is a world he is not equipped to deal with and his two worlds collide to tragic effect. Written by Anonymous
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His love dictates every move.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and thematic elements See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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La défense Loujine See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$63,203 (USA) (22 April 2001) (6 Screens)Gross:
$1,051,811 (USA) (26 August 2001)Company Credits
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from "Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2"
Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (as Dimitri Shostakovich)
Performed by Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly
By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Licensing
Courtesy of Decca Record Label Ltd.
Under license from Universal Special Markets
(p) 1992 Decca Records See more »
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Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: A cameraman and camera are reflected in the car window as Luzhin prepares to go to the wedding (about the 1:33 mark). See more »Quotes
Vera: He's defiled you already, hasn't he? That's why you're rushing this ridiculous marriage. You're carrying his child.See more »
Soundtracks
"Waltz 2"from "Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2"
Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (as Dimitri Shostakovich)
Performed by Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest (as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly
By permission of Boosey & Hawkes Licensing
Courtesy of Decca Record Label Ltd.
Under license from Universal Special Markets
(p) 1992 Decca Records See more »
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