House of Cards
“The Blood-Hot Diary of the People Who Fight the War of Intrigue Across the Face of the Globe!”
Synopsis
In 1960s Paris, an American boxer stumbles upon an international fascist conspiracy that aims to create a new world order.
Top Cast
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George Peppard
Reno Davis
Inger Stevens
Anne de Villemont
Orson Welles
Leschenhaut
Perrette Pradier
Jeanne-Marie
Keith Michell
Morillon
Geneviève Cluny
Veronique
Maxine Audley
Mathilde Rosier
Ralph Michael
Claude de Gonde
Barnaby Shaw
Paul
Jacques Roux
Maguy
Patience Collier
Goonelle
William Job
Bourdon
Ave Ninchi
Signora Orragi
Renzo Palmer
Monk
Peter Bayliss
Edmond Rosier
Francesco Mulè
Policeman at Trevi Fountain
Rosemary Dexter
Daniela
Raoul Delfosse
Louis Le Buc
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- House of Cards
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Westward films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr., Stanley Ellin
Francis Lai
J. Terry Williams
Richard Berg
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Irving Ravetch
Screenplay
Harriet Frank Jr.
Screenplay
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Richard Berg
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
In 1960s Paris, an American boxer stumbles upon an international fascist conspiracy that aims to create a new world order.
Who directed House of Cards?
House of Cards was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in House of Cards?
The principal cast of House of Cards includes George Peppard, Inger Stevens, Orson Welles, Perrette Pradier, Keith Michell.
When was House of Cards released and how long is it?
House of Cards was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Cards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Cards was composed by Francis Lai.
Is House of Cards based on a book or true story?
House of Cards is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanley Ellin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Cards?
House of Cards holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).