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Series

House of Cards(2013)

1 Episode analysed
Drama
Directed by David Fincher
Written by Michael Dobbs, Andrew Davies, Beau Willimon
IMDb8.5/10

Synopsis

Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.

Cast

Kevin SpaceyRobin WrightKate Mara

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Type
Series
Episodes
1
Seasons
1
Year
2013

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