The Luzhin Defence
| Symbol: | LUZHN |
| Status: | Inactive |
| Delist Date: | Jul 9, 2001 |
| Genre: | Romance / Comedy |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Phase: | Release |
| Release Date: | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Gross: | $1,051,811 |
| Theaters: | n/a |
Description
Screenwriter Peter Berry adapts Vladimir Nabokov's third novel The Defense, a study of madness and obsession about a child named Luzhin. A chess prodigy, Luzhin withdraws into the game and eventually rises to the rank of grandmaster, only to come undone in a championship match when his vaunted defense proves to be vulnerable. Christopher Walken, John Turturro and Emily Watson will star in the film to be directed by Marleen Gorris.
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