Advantages: Great political drama Disadvantages: A bit dated, but still great
House of Cards, a BBC production done at the time of Margaret Thatcher's downfall, is one of the best modern political intrigue/satires done. The cast, the story, and the exacting attention to detail make this a piece worth watching and re-watching, to see what details escaped notice the first time. The Plot As the story opens, Thatcher has just resigned. There is a brief glimpse of an inner-party election for a new leader, and the moderate, middle ... ...from the roof of the House of Commons. But, there was a tape recorder running, setting the stage for the sequel... The Cast Ian Richardson is masterful as Urqhart, the scheming blackheart Chief Whip/Prime Minister. His voice, his subtle inflections and tones are perfect for the subtext in the words he speaks. His sidewise glances and knowing expressions to camera as the action plays out is worth far more than any words. He is a perfect snobbish, ...
frkurt 23.12.2005 (24.12.2005)
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Advantages: Story, Actors, length, production, everything! Disadvantages: Its over ;o(
...of seeing any of the house of cards trilogy, do not be fooled. People look at house of cards and think "oh Boring" political nonsense about the conservatives. And from first view, maybe it is. However our lead character Frances Urquart is far more evil than even Damien Thorn (The Omen films) and the death toll is mounting.
House Of Cards
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"You may very well thing that, I could not possibly comment"
The first entry in the ... ...save the day, before the house of cards comes tumbling down?
Main Cast
Ian Richardson - Francis Urquhart Isla Blair - Claire Carlsen Nicholas Blane - Dicky Withers Nick Brimble - Corder Diane Fletcher - Elizabeth Urquhart Paul Freeman - Tom Makepeace Nickolas Grace - Geoffrey Booza Pitt Susannah Harker - Mattie Storin The DVDS have a few brief interviews and no additional languages. My Opinion On The House Of Cards
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sghawken 12.11.2005
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