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The Ruling Class

★ 6.4 / 10 (102 votes)May 24, 1972154 minEN
ComedyDrama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 24, 1972
StatusReleased
Runtime154 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageGerman, English, French, Italian, Latin
CountryUnited Kingdom
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ProductionKeep Films
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Director

Peter Medak

Writers

Peter Barnes

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Cast

Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleJack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair SimAlastair SimBishop Lampton
Arthur LoweArthur LoweTucker
Harry AndrewsHarry Andrews13th Earl of Gurney
Coral BrowneCoral BrowneLady Claire Gurney
Michael BryantMichael BryantDr. Herder
Nigel GreenNigel GreenMcKyle
William MervynWilliam MervynSir Charles Gurney
Carolyn SeymourCarolyn SeymourGrace Shelley
James VilliersJames VilliersDinsdale
Kay WalshKay WalshMrs. Piggott-Jones
Patsy ByrnePatsy ByrneMrs. Treadwell
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