House of Cards

Name: House of Cards
Director: Paul Seed
Genre: War & Politics, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1990-11-18
Rating: 8.1

“He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!”

Director: Paul Seed

Producer: Ken Riddington

19901 seasons · 4 episodes170 votes8.1

War & PoliticsComedyDrama

Overview

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.

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Episodes

S1.E1 · November 18, 1990

Part 1

8.7

Francis Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. He has faithfully served his party without question, but events are about to spark his ambition. When the long-standing Prime Minister dies, the hunt is on to find a replacement. Urquhart is a hard-line Conservative and believes in strong leadership. In his eyes, none of the choices measures up. Naturally, he keeps his opinions to himself, but as Party Whip, his support is valuable, and he is courted by all the candidates. He must tread warily, as supporting the loser could cost him his position. Supporting the winner, however, could land him a Cabinet position.

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