House of Cards
“A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.”
Synopsis
When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lessac
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- House of Cards
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- A&M Films, Penta Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lessac
Michael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
James Horner
Victor Hammer
Walter Murch
Wolfgang Glattes, Lianne Halfon, Dale Pollock, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lessac
Director
Michael Lessac
Writer
Wolfgang Glattes
Producer
Lianne Halfon
Producer
Dale Pollock
Producer
Walter Murch
Editor
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Peter S. Larkin
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Cards
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Cards about?
When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
Who directed House of Cards?
House of Cards was directed by Michael Lessac.
Who stars in House of Cards?
The principal cast of House of Cards includes Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Kathleen Turner, Shiloh Strong, Esther Rolle.
When was House of Cards released and how long is it?
House of Cards was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Cards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Cards was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Cards?
House of Cards holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).