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(2000)Directed by Marleen Gorris109 minRomance, Drama

“Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty.”

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.

John Turturroas Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin

Emily Watsonas Natalia Katkov

Geraldine Jamesas Vera, Natalia's Mother

Stuart Wilsonas Valentionov

Mark Tandyas Luzhin's Father

Kelly Hunteras Luzhin's Mother

Antonio Carlias Fascist

Alfredo Peaas 1st Official

Fabio Pasquinias 2nd Official

Carlo Grecoas Hotel Manager

Luca Foggianoas Fascist

David Ambrosias Fascist

The Luzhin Defence