TF - The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence

The Luzhin Defence 6.8
Cast John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor
Genre
Drama Romance
Released 2000  ·  109 min
Language English
Added 10 Oct 2025
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In this poignant drama, John Turturro portrays a tortured chess grandmaster who finds love and solace in Italy during the 1920s. Struggling to balance his all-consuming passion for the game with his blossoming romance, the tormented Luzhin (Turturro) must confront the demons that have haunted him since childhood. As he teeters on the brink of collapse, Natalia (Emily Watson), the young woman who has captured his heart, becomes his unlikely savior. Tragically, their love story ends in devastating defeat, as Luzhin's mental exhaustion proves to be a more formidable opponent than any chessboard. 🎬 Enhanced by REEL

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

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