House of Cards (1990)
1990 · 1 season · War & Politics, Comedy, Drama
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.
Created by Andrew Davies. Starring Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson, Alphonsia Emmanuel and Malcolm Tierney.
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