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A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart. - House of Cards
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Title: House of Cards

Release Date: 25 Jun 1993

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Drama

Director: A&M Films, Penta Pictures

Production Companies: A&M Films, Penta Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (74 votes)

Cast

  • Jake Beerlander: Tommy Lee Jones
  • Sally Matthews: Asha Menina
  • Ruth Matthews: Kathleen Turner
  • Michael Matthews: Shiloh Strong
  • Adelle: Esther Rolle
  • Lillian Huber: Park Overall
  • Stoker: Michael Horse
  • Judge: Anne Pitoniak
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