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Movie Release: 1995 DVD Release: 08/26/2003 Format: DVD - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered,Television Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Studio: BBC Warner Members Wishing: 5 Genres: Drama, Political Drama

The trilogy begun with House of Cards and To Play the King comes to a close in this two-part miniseries produced for the BBC. Francis Urquarth (Ian Richardson) has used his guile and cunning to rise to the position of Britain's Prime Minister, and with the end of his political career appearing on the horizon, he's looking for a way to end his reign on an impressive note. With this in mind, Urquarth throws himself into a series of negotiations that would bring a peaceful end to the United Kingdom's conflicts with Cyprus. However, the Cypriote negotiators have discovered some information about Urquarth's youthful indiscretions that could bring his political career to an inglorious end. The Final Cut, like the two miniseries which preceeded it, was based on a novel by Michael Dobbs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Ian Richardson - Francis Urquhart

First shown on British television in 1995, the four-part miniseries The Final Cut was the final chapter in the House of Cards trilogy, with Ian Richardson repeating his role as sly, opportunistic Prime Minister Francis Urquhart. In hopes of assuring himself a wealthy retirement -- and a legacy -- the aging Urquhart tries to negotiate a lasting peace in Cyprus just before leaving office. Unfortunately, his efforts are thwarted by certain unpleasant echoes from his checkered past. For the record, the other two chapters in this BBC1 saga were titled House of Cards and To Play the King. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide