The Ruling Class (1972)

  • PG
  • 09/13/1972 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 2h 34m

Overview

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.

Peter Barnes

Screenplay

Peter Medak

Director

Cast

Peter O'Toole's headshot

Peter O'Toole

Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Sim's headshot

Alastair Sim

Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe's headshot

Arthur Lowe

Tucker
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne's headshot

Coral Browne

Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryant's headshot

Michael Bryant

Dr. Herder
Nigel Green's headshot

Nigel Green

McKyle
William Mervyn's headshot

William Mervyn

Sir Charles Gurney

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