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Release Year1993
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama
Votes81
DirectorMichael Lessac
WritersMichael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsHouse of Cards
About House of Cards
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
Directed by Michael Lessac, House of Cards leans on a strong ensemble — Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina, Kathleen Turner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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