House of Cards Trilogy (House of Cards / To Play the King / The Final Cut)

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Starring: Robert Ashby
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Mike Vardy
Studio: BBC Warner
Release Date: 2003-08-26
Running Time: 640 minutes
Number of Items: 3
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 intend to bring him down, whatever the price. Brilliantly adapted by Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones's Diary), from Michael Dobbs's best-selling novel, this satirical trilogy took home a primetime Emmy, a Peabody, two BAFTAs and a Broadcasting Press Guild Award.

House Of Cards Ian Richardson
We could hardly wait to recieve this Video set.
We rented the first one from the Wallingford library and it had to be collected from a different library. It is a wonderful offering.

Sharon Cioffi

A pragmatic lesson in politics
After many years of having been filmed, this trilogy remains a powerful lesson in pragmatic politics. In spite of his evilness, you end up admiring Frances Urkhart for his strategically political thinking, always geared towards pragmatism for achieving his very personal goals. Whoever or whatever stands in his way for reaching his objectives, he always finds a wat out-even if this means corruption and murder.
Definitely any young aspiring politician should watch the series, not for emulating Mr Urkhart, but for aquiring the knowledge of the intricating web of politics and interpersonal relationships that derive from it. A strong lesson in politics, indeed.
Extraordinary performances, very well filmed, and a truly close adaptation from the book.
Every two years I watch the trilogy, and every time I discover new aspects about the plot and complex personality of Mr Urkhart. What a political thriller!

Wonderful
This is simply one of the best TV series ever made, and BBC has made lots of them. It is classy, sophisticated and hilarious.

Finally got to see the first 2 parts of the House of Cards Trilogy
I had seen the final cut years ago and so I finally ordered the first 2 parts. They were equally delicious. FU is a singularly compelling villan. I think the word they use is reptilian. Heehee

charmingly capivating but not deep
Charming movies but plot leans to transparent, very little political knowledge is not needed and the films can hardly could be called deep. Entertaining though, but not really a very thinking thriller, as some might've supposed. Acting is somewhat average, with the plot and acting best viewed with a sense of belief. Not a humourous film directly but charming, amusing, bit of a black comedy kind of thriller. Worth a watch, but not to be expect something of a mind strectcher.