House of Cards
“He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1990 – 1990
Premiered: Sun, Nov 18, 1990
Andrew DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
Urquhart’s ruthless scheming has worked. As the leadership election looms, all his leading rivals have been discredited. But even though the obstacles in his way have been erased, there is still no guarantee of his winning. Meanwhile, by the process of reason and elimination, the truth is beginning to dawn on Mattie, though she can hardly bring herself to believe that “Daddy” is not what he seems. As for Urquhart, he has too much to lose now to let sentiment stand in his way. He will go to any lengths to prevent her, or anyone else, from finding out just what he has done to gain power.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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House Of Cards Trailer (1990)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-27
Cast & Creators
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Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
Susannah Harker
Mattie Storin
Miles Anderson
Roger O'Neill
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Penny Guy
Malcolm Tierney
Patrick Woolton
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
William Chubb
John Krajewski
David Lyon
Henry Collingridge
Isabelle Amyes
Anne Collingridge
James Villiers
Charles Collingridge
Christopher Owen
Peter McKenzie
Damien Thomas
Michael Samuels
Nicholas Selby
Lord Billsborough
Kenny Ireland
Ben Landless
Colin Jeavons
Tim Stamper
Kenneth Gilbert
Harold Earle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Seed
Ellen Fraser, Michael Dobbs, Andrew Davies
Jim Parker
Jim Fyans, Ian Punter
Howard Billingham
Ken Riddington
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Riddington
Producer
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Dobbs
Writer
Andrew Davies
Writer
Jim Fyans
Director of Photography
Ian Punter
Director of Photography
Howard Billingham
Editor
Ken Ledsham
Production Design
Rosalind Ebbutt
Costume Design
Paul Seed
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Cards
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What is House of Cards about?
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.
How many seasons does House of Cards have?
House of Cards comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in House of Cards?
Key cast members in House of Cards include Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Malcolm Tierney.
Who created or directed House of Cards?
House of Cards was developed and directed by Paul Seed.