House of Cards (1990)

Overview

Frustration brews within chief whip Francis Urquhart as he grapples with a moderate Conservative government and the sting of being overlooked for a senior promotion. Driven by ambition and a desire for power, he crafts an intricate scheme to undermine the Prime Minister, setting the stage for his own ascent. With cunning and manipulation as his tools, Urquhart navigates the treacherous waters of political machinations, revealing the dark side of ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve dominance.