The Luzhin Defence

Movie (2000)

The Luzhin Defence
A boy with an extraordinary gift for playing chess grows up to be a top-class player, but his troubled family life and lack of social skills present a barrier to his chances of finding love. This genuinely affecting romantic drama, based on the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, features an accomplished performance by the versatile John Turturro in the lead, while Emily Watson is perfect as the girl who finally catches his eye. Geraldine James and Stuart Wilson offer support
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