Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Dobbs, a former aide to Margaret Thatcher, “House of cards” is a chilling political expose about the corruption of power, and the unbridled evilness of those who are determined to obtain it at all costs. Ian Richardson gives a brilliant performance as Francis Urquhart, Chief Whip and passed over by the PM in the Party allocation of “Jobs for the boys”. The PM discovers that Francis is a deadly enemy. Enlisting the aid of eager, but novice journalist Mattie Storin (Susannah Harker), Francis uses his undoubted charisma to double deal and murder his way to the top.
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ACMI Identifier
306235
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political corruption
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)