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House of Cards

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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House of Cards (1993)
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Drama

A widow tries to find out why her daughter's strange behavior, a reaction to her father's death, is progressively worsening.A widow tries to find out why her daughter's strange behavior, a reaction to her father's death, is progressively worsening.A widow tries to find out why her daughter's strange behavior, a reaction to her father's death, is progressively worsening.

  • Director
    • Michael Lessac
  • Writers
    • Michael Lessac
    • Robert Jay Litz
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Asha Menina
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Lessac
    • Writers
      • Michael Lessac
      • Robert Jay Litz
    • Stars
      • Kathleen Turner
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Asha Menina
    • 38User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Top Cast27

    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Ruth Matthews
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Jake Beerlander
    Asha Menina
    Asha Menina
    • Sally Matthews
    Shiloh Strong
    Shiloh Strong
    • Michael Matthews
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Adelle
    Park Overall
    Park Overall
    • Lillian Huber
    Michael Horse
    Michael Horse
    • Stoker
    Anne Pitoniak
    • Judge
    Joaquín Martínez
    Joaquín Martínez
    • Selord
    Jacqueline Cassell
    • Gloria Miller
    • (as Jacqueline Cassel)
    John Henderson
    • Bart Huber
    Craig Fuller
    • Ray Huber
    Rick Marshall
    • Frank Stearson
    Reuben Valiquette Murray
    • Reuben
    Emily Russell
    • Emily
    Joseph Michael Sipe Jr.
    • Joey Miller
    Yvette Thor
    Yvette Thor
    • Melissa
    Connie Mashburn
    • Teacher
    • Director
      • Michael Lessac
    • Writers
      • Michael Lessac
      • Robert Jay Litz
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'House of Cards' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    • Trivia
      This film was completed in 1991 by Penta Pictures, as part of a three picture service deal with 20th Century Fox that also included Folks! (1992) and Man Trouble (1992). Based on the poor performance of the other two films, 20th Century Fox chose not to release it, and the film was then shelved for two years until it was picked up by Miramax Films for a theatrical release in 1993.
    • Goofs
      Kathleen Turner's character says that all railways in the world have the same gauge which is absolutely not true. Examples: Spain - 5' 6"; Ireland - 5' 3" and 3'; India - 5' 6", 2'6" + 1m; Peru - 3'; Portugal - 5' 5 9/16" (1.1665m) + 1 m; Russia - 5'; East Africa - 1m; Nigeria - 3'6"; Sierra Leone - 2'6"; South Africa - 3'6"; Burma - 1m; Ceylon 5'6" + 2'6".
    • Quotes
      • Ruth Matthews: We all go a little crazy sometimes, Doctor.
      • Jake Beerlander: Yes, Ms. Matthews, but most of us come back.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Firm/House of Cards/Sleepless in Seattle/Dennis the Menace/Orlando (1993)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Before I Wake
    • Filming locations
      • Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • A&M Films
      • Penta Pictures
      • Cecchi Gori USA, Inc.
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $322,871
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,753
      • Jun 27, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $322,871
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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