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House of Cards (1990)

TV Series ★ 8.1 55 min

War & Politics Comedy Drama

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.

Andrew Davies Creator Michael Dobbs Writer Andrew Davies Writer Paul Seed Director

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Released
November 18, 1990
Runtime
55 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
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Cast

Ian Richardson Ian Richardson Francis Urquhart Susannah Harker Susannah Harker Mattie Storin Miles Anderson Miles Anderson Roger O'Neill Alphonsia Emmanuel Alphonsia Emmanuel Penny Guy Malcolm Tierney Malcolm Tierney Patrick Woolton Diane Fletcher Diane Fletcher Elizabeth Urquhart William Chubb William Chubb John Krajewski David Lyon Henry Collingridge Isabelle Amyes Isabelle Amyes Anne Collingridge James Villiers James Villiers Charles Collingridge Christopher Owen Peter McKenzie Damien Thomas Damien Thomas Michael Samuels Nicholas Selby Lord Billsborough Kenny Ireland Kenny Ireland Ben Landless Colin Jeavons Colin Jeavons Tim Stamper Kenneth Gilbert Harold Earle

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Frequently asked questions

What is House of Cards about?
Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.
Who created House of Cards?
House of Cards was created by Andrew Davies, Paul Seed.
Who stars in House of Cards?
House of Cards stars Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson, Alphonsia Emmanuel.
When was House of Cards released?
House of Cards is a 1990 war & politics, comedy, drama series.
Where can I watch House of Cards?
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