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The Ruling Class

Not Rated
ComedyDrama
6.5/10(78 ratings)

When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.

09-13-1972
2h 34m
The Ruling Class
Backdrop for The Ruling Class

Main Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Jack 14th Earl of Gurney

Alastair Sim

Alastair Sim

Bishop Lampton

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Tucker

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

13th Earl of Gurney

Coral Browne

Coral Browne

Lady Claire Gurney

Michael Bryant

Michael Bryant

Dr. Herder

Nigel Green

Nigel Green

McKyle

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Peter Medak
Production:
Keep Films

Key Crew

Director:
Peter Medak
Screenplay:
Peter Barnes
Producer:
Jules Buck
Producer:
Jack Hawkins
Associate Producer:
David Korda

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB; US
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en