RomanceDrama
Theatrical April 20, 2001
The Luzhin Defence (2001)
The Luzhin Defence is a book-based movie adapted from "The defense" by Vladimir Nabokov. This Romance/Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is April 20, 2001.
The Source Material
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Overview
As a young boy, Luzhin was unattractive, distracted, withdrawn, sullen--an enigma to his parents and an object of ridicule to his classmates. He takes up chess as a refuge from the anxiety of his everyday life. His talent is prodigious and he rises to the rank…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Luzhin Defence
- Original Title
- The Luzhin Defence
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- US Theatrical
- April 20, 2001