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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
    3K
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    • Director
      • Michael Lessac
    • Writers
      • Michael Lessac
      • Robert Jay Litz
    • Stars
      • Kathleen Turner
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Asha Menina
    • 37User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    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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    Kirpianuscus

    poetic

    I prefer to see it as a poetic film. I teach in classes with autistic students, I was confronted with some cases . But, in same measure I am seduced by fairy tales. The death of father can reate strong refuges. And, in this film, the refuge is just well projected. Because it is a film about a six years old girl, in touch with Mayan myth - a myth reminding the stories about the rabbit on the moon from my childhood - admirable acting, moving end . A film about truth, with few unrealistic pink parts but real nice for understand, in fair manner, the other.
    TEBergh

    Deep, if you're paying attention

    Everyone I know thinks this movie is weird, until I make them rewatch the beginning and pay close attention. Then they love it.

    Whoever trashed this movie regarding the autism obviously did not watch it. The child was NOT austistic. She was trying to handle her father's death with things she learned from her Mayan archaeologist friend.

    I think if you have any brain in your head and have an attention span large enough to actually watch the whole movie, it is thoroughly enjoyable.
    bass-9

    pretty good film, a little "Hollywood", but not too...

    Although there are some parts of the plot where you might say "Yeah, right", those are mostly incidental. It's a really nice story and I actually give Tommy Lee Jones credit for keeping the tone for the most part subtle! Nice score, maybe a little "normal Hollywood tearjerker" style, but still nice.
    ffeline

    Brilliant story!

    This is one of the best movies I've seen and I'm shocked at the ratings it has received. I found it hidden in the back room at the video store because so few customers were checking it out. I agree that Tommy Lee Jones has been better in other movies but the story is excellent and the portrayal of the story is very well done. Please don't let the ratings keep you from deciding for yourself!
    saffrin

    Educational

    This film was educational about the problems that autistic children face. The part of the film that stays with me is when Tommy Lee Jones's character states that a lot of autistic children are misdiagnosed as crack babies or something else....even demonic possession. I work with autistic children and the repetition shown by the children in the movie is displayed. If you want to see a healthy environment for autustic children, this movie has it.

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    • Trivia
      James Horner's original score is based on his score for the film Where the River Runs Black (1986) also a film that involves a child in it's storyline. Intrada Records released a limited edition soundtrack which instantly sold out in a record amount of hours, such as their release of Michael Small's unused score for The China Syndrome (1979) had done previously.
    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: The Firm/House of Cards/Sleepless in Seattle/Dennis the Menace/Orlando (1993)

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • 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

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    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $322,871
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,753
      • Jun 27, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $322,871
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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