Luzhin Defence, The

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Synopsis: 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.

Directed By:	Marleen Gorris	Genre:	Drama / Romance
Cast:	John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Christopher Thompson, Fabio Sartor	Year of Production:	2000

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Disc(s) for this Movie:

Luzhin Defence, The (DVD, PG-13)

Region: 1
Released: Sep-18-2001
Run Time: 106 minutes

Luzhin Defence, The [Blu-Ray] (Blu-ray Disc, PG-13)

Region: A (Blu-ray)
Released: Feb-20-2024
Run Time: 109 minutes

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