House of Cards Trilogy III: The Final Cut (Full Frame)

House of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 3 - The Final Cut

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.