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House of Cards

1993-06-25 · 109 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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

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Directors
Michael Lessac
Production companies
A&M Films, Penta Pictures
Countries
Italy, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesJake Beerlander
Asha MeninaSally Matthews
Kathleen TurnerKathleen TurnerRuth Matthews
Shiloh StrongShiloh StrongMichael Matthews
Esther RolleEsther RolleAdelle
Park OverallPark OverallLillian Huber
Michael HorseMichael HorseStoker
Anne PitoniakAnne PitoniakJudge

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