House of Cards - Season 1 - Eps 1: Part 1

Name: Eps 1: Part 1
Released: 1990-11-18
Rating: 4.1

1990-11-18 • 58 min • ⭐ 8.1/10

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.

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About House of Cards

Title: House of Cards

First Air Date: 1990-11-18

Last Air Date: 1990-12-09

Status: Ended

Rating: 8.1/10 (from 144 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 4

Network: BBC One

Genres: War & Politics, Comedy, Drama

Production Companies: Unknown

Synopsis

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.