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House Of Cards Trilogy (1995)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Ian Richardson
Movie Details
Writer Andrew Davies
Studio BBC Home Video
Language English
Audience Rating NR
Running Time 640 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
Ian Richardson (From Hell, M. Butterfly) leads an all star cast in this malevolent satire of greed, corruption, and ambition in the highest realms of government. As Machiavellian monster Francis Urquhart, he schemes and backstabs his way to the top until he is standing on a pile of broken promises, betrayals, and the bodies of those who oppose him.

Every step of the way, Urquhart lays out his plans with horrifying wit and venomous charm. But the ranks of his enemies are growing, and they intend to bring him down, whatever the price.

Brilliantly adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride And Prejudice, Bridget Jones's Diary), from Michael Dobb's best-selling novel, this satirical trilogy took home a primetime Emmy, a Peabody, two BAFTAs and a Broadcasting Press Guild Award.
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 168
Collection Status In Collection
Links DVD Empire
Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
UPC (Barcode) 794051176523
Release Date 05/10/2004
Packaging Custom Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Andrew Davies Discusses the controversy Surrounding To Play The King with Sue Lawley
Cast and Crew Biographies