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House of Cards

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19901990
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 3h 46m
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House of Cards (1990)
The schemes of a ruthlessly ambitious British politician who will stop at nothing to get to the top.
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The schemes of a ruthlessly ambitious British politician who will stop at nothing to get to the top.The schemes of a ruthlessly ambitious British politician who will stop at nothing to get to the top.The schemes of a ruthlessly ambitious British politician who will stop at nothing to get to the top.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,093
169
  • Stars
    • Ian Richardson
    • Susannah Harker
    • Miles Anderson
  • Stars
    • Ian Richardson
    • Susannah Harker
    • Miles Anderson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations total

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    1991

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    Ian Richardson, Kenneth Gilbert, David Lyon, Christopher Owen, Nicholas Selby, Damien Thomas, and Malcolm Tierney in House of Cards (1990)
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    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Francis Urquhart
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Susannah Harker
    Susannah Harker
    • Mattie Storin
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Miles Anderson
    Miles Anderson
    • Roger O'Neill
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Alphonsia Emmanuel
    • Penny Guy
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Malcolm Tierney
    Malcolm Tierney
    • Patrick Woolton
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Diane Fletcher
    Diane Fletcher
    • Elizabeth Urquhart
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Colin Jeavons
    Colin Jeavons
    • Tim Stamper
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Damien Thomas
    Damien Thomas
    • Michael Samuels
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    William Chubb
    • John Krajewski
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Christopher Owen
    • McKenzie
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    Kenneth Gilbert
    • Harold Earle
    4 episodes4 eps • 1990
    David Lyon
    • Prime Minister Henry Collingridge
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    Kenny Ireland
    Kenny Ireland
    • Ben Landless
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Charles Collingridge
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    Isabelle Amyes
    • Anne Collingridge
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    John Hartley
    • Greville Preston
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    Nicholas Selby
    Nicholas Selby
    • Lord Billsborough
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990
    Tommy Boyle
    • Stephen Kendrick
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990
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    • Trivia
      Francis Urquhart's catchphrase "You might very well think that; but I couldn't possibly comment" (meaning "Yes, but I'll deny everything if challenged") has become part of the English political language. "Urquhart's Avoidance" is as widely known as real-life political euphemisms such as "he wants to spend more time with his family" ("he's been sacked or resigned in disgrace") and "he's been economical with the truth" ("he's told blatant lies to save his own skin").
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Francis Urquhart: You might well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)

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    10/10
    Best political thriller I've seen so far
    This is without any doubt the best political thriller I have so far seen. Not only does everything seem so chillingly possible, I also think the actors are great, especially Ian Richardson. What I liked best was the end - it is different than the ending in Michael Dobbs' book. One should of course despise Francis Urquart, but his charm makes that very difficult. House of Cards is a must!
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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Kartenhaus
    • Filming locations
      • Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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