The Luzhin Defense
Summary:
A lush historical drama from Dutch director Marlene Gorris, The Luzhin Defense is set in Como, a gorgeous northern Italian lakeside town located at the foot of the Alps. The year is 1929, and Alexander Luzhin (John Turturro) is a talented Russian chess player travelling to Como by train for the World Chess Championship. Also on his train is Natalia (Emily Watson), who is jour... Full Summary >>
Cast:
John Turturro - (Alexander Luzhin)
Emily Watson - (Natalia)
Geraldine James - (Vera)
Stuart Wilson - (Valentinov)
Christopher Thompson - (Jean De Stassard)
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Review:
Marlene Gorris' The Luzhin Defence is less about chess than it is about the existence of a person obsessively devoted to a single pursuit. John Turturro gives a great performance as chess great Alexander Luzhin. He looks and acts like a cross between Harpo Marx and Geoffrey Rush's portrayal of David Helfgott in Shine. Unable... Continue >>
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