House of Cards(1993)
A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.
House of Cards Synopsis
When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
House of Cards (1993) is a drama film directed by Michael Lessac, released on June 25, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Kathleen Turner and Shiloh Strong. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Lessac
- Writers:
- Michael Lessac, Michael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
- Producers:
- Dale Pollock, Lianne Halfon, Wolfgang Glattes
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Hammer
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- A&M Films, Penta Pictures
- Status:
- Released
House of Cards Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Jake Beerlander
- Asha Menina
Asha Menina
as Sally Matthews
Kathleen Turner
as Ruth Matthews
Shiloh Strong
as Michael Matthews
Esther Rolle
as Adelle
Park Overall
as Lillian Huber
Michael Horse
as Stoker
Anne Pitoniak
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Michael Lessac, written by Michael Lessac, Michael Lessac and Robert Jay Litz, produced by Dale Pollock, Lianne Halfon and Wolfgang Glattes.
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House of Cards Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 81 ratings.
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House of Cards – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch House of Cards online?
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House of Cards (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in House of Cards?
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The main cast of House of Cards (1993) includes Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Kathleen Turner, Shiloh Strong and Esther Rolle. The film was directed by Michael Lessac. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was House of Cards released?
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House of Cards was released on June 25, 1993 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is House of Cards worth watching?
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House of Cards (1993) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.