House of Cards Chapter 7 (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 55 min | Drama

House of Cards

Chapter 7 (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 55 min | Drama

Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a young hooker in trouble.

Director

Charles McDougall

Writers

Michael Dobbs (based on the novels by) | Andrew Davies (based on the mini-series by) | Beau Willimon (created for television by) (written by) (creator) | Kate Barnow (written by) (story editor) | Sam Forman (staff writer)

Producers

Keith Huff | Karyn McCarthy

Composer

Jeff Beal

Cinematographer

Eigil Bryld

Editors

Michelle Tesoro | Sidney Wolinsky

Casting Directors

Laray Mayfield | Julie Schubert

Production Designer

Steve Arnold

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 1, 2013

Release date

Feb 1, 2013 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 28 wins & 219 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
47 cast members

Name	Known for
Kevin Spacey Francis Underwood Francis Underwood See fewer	L.A. Confidential (1997)
Robin Wright Claire Underwood Claire Underwood See fewer	Forrest Gump (1994)
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Michael Kelly Doug Stamper Doug Stamper See fewer	Chronicle (2012)
Sakina Jaffrey Linda Vasquez Linda Vasquez See fewer	Raising Helen (2004)
Corey Stoll Rep. Peter Russo Rep. Peter Russo See fewer	Midnight in Paris (2011)
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Sebastian Arcelus Lucas Goodwin Lucas Goodwin See fewer	Split (IX) (2016)
Sandrine Holt Gillian Cole Gillian Cole See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Nathan Darrow Edward Meechum Edward Meechum See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Michel Gill President Garrett Walker President Garrett Walker See fewer	Mr. Robot (2015)
Dan Ziskie VP Matthews VP Matthews See fewer	Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
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Elizabeth Norment Nancy Kaufberger Nancy Kaufberger See fewer	Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
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Kara Jackson Mandy Pierce Mandy Pierce See fewer	Law & Order (1990)
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Sam McCrea Congressional Hearing Reporter (uncredited) Congressional Hearing Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Bullet (2023)
John Peddie Pedestrian (uncredited) Pedestrian (uncredited) See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Michelle Roy Legislative Aide (uncredited) Legislative Aide (uncredited) See fewer	Fix America (2012)
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