Top Cast
John Turturro
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson
Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James
Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson
Valentionov
Fabio Sartor
Turati
Peter Blythe
Ilya
Orla Brady
Anna
Mark Tandy
Luzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter
Luzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli
Fascist
Christopher Thompson
Stassard
Alfredo Pea
1st Official
Fabio Pasquini
2nd Official
Luigi Petrucci
Santucci
Carlo Greco
Hotel Manager
Massimo Sarchielli
Tailor
FAQ about The Luzhin Defence
What is The Luzhin Defence about?
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.
When was The Luzhin Defence released?
The Luzhin Defence was released in 2000.
What genres does The Luzhin Defence belong to?
The Luzhin Defence is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in The Luzhin Defence?
The cast of The Luzhin Defence includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor.