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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.
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- Where can I watch The Luzhin Defence online?
- You can stream The Luzhin Defence on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Luzhin Defence come out?
- The Luzhin Defence was released in 2000.
- What genre is The Luzhin Defence?
- The Luzhin Defence is a romance and drama film.
- How long is The Luzhin Defence?
- The Luzhin Defence runs about 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?
- The Luzhin Defence stars John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, and Stuart Wilson.
- How is The Luzhin Defence rated?
- The Luzhin Defence currently scores 6.2 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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