House of Cards    Episode 1
November 18, 1990    58m    TV-14
85%
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.
Directed By
Paul Seed
Written By
Andrew Davies

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Cast of Part 1
  • Ian RichardsonFrancis Urquhart
  • Susannah HarkerMattie Storin
  • Malcolm TierneyPatrick Woolton
  • Alphonsia EmmanuelPenny Guy
  • Diane FletcherElizabeth Urquhart
  • William ChubbJohn Krajewski
  • Isabelle AmyesAnne Collingridge
  • Nicholas SelbyLord Billsborough
  • David LyonHenry Collingridge
  • Colin JeavonsTim Stamper
  • Miles AndersonRoger O'Neill
  • Jeff Nuttall
  • Angela Rippon
  • James Villiers
  • John Arnatt
  • Sally Faulkner
  • Kenny Ireland

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