House of Cards Trilogy III: The Final Cut (Full Frame)...Ian Richardson (From Hell, M. Butterfly) returns as malevolent statesman Francis Urquhart in this acclaimed finale to the Masterpiece Theater trilogy that began with House of Cards and continued in To Play the King. Now Prime Minister, and nearing the end of his term, Urquhart plans to let international events help him to a luxurious retirement. But he finds himself caught in someone else's power play, and for the first time he is unable to see a way out. Will he outwit his enemies one last time, or will his long career end in disgrace and defeat? Brilliantly adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones' Diary), from Michael Dobbs' best-selling novel, this satirical trilogy took home a primetime Emmy, a Peabody, two BAFTAs and a Writers' Guild Award.... Click here or on the image for details |
| House of Cards Trilogy...Includes House Of Cards, To Play The King and The Final Cut Ian Richardson (From Hell, M. Butterfly) leads an all star cast in this malevolent satire of greed, corruption and ambition in the highest realms of government. As Machiavellian monster Francis Urquhart, he schemes and backstabs his way to the top until he is standing on a pile of broken promises, betrayals and the bodies of those who oppose him. Every step of the way, Urquhart lays out his plans with horrifying wit and venomous charm. But the ranks of his enemies are growing, and they are determined to bring him down, whatever the price. Brilliantly adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride An Dprejudice, Bridget Jones's Diary) from Michael Dobbs's best-selling novels, this satirical trilogy took home a primetime Emmy, a Peabody, two British Academy Awards and a Writers' Guild Award.
Writer Andrew Davies discusses the controversy surrounding To Play the King, Biographies.... Click here or on the image for details |
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