The Luzhin Defence (2000)Written by Vladimir Nabokov, Peter BerryDirected by Marleen GorrisRunning Time: 120 minutes (approx)Production Year: 2000Rating: 12 CertificateFilmed in ColourPeriod drama set in the 1920s, based on the novel by Vladimir Nabokov. An eccentric and unworldly chess grandmaster arrives at Lake Como to play the match of his life and instead finds the love of his life. A rebellious socialite finds herself drawn to the erratic genius, offering him a glimpse of life away from his obsessive pursuit of chess. But he is ill equipped to deal with the outside world. Click to see when The Luzhin Defence is coming up on TV: UK Cast
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