The Ruling Class(1972)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Peter Medak
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Peter O'Toole
Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Sim
Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe
Tucker
Harry Andrews
13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne
Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryant
Dr. Herder
Nigel Green
McKyle
William Mervyn
Sir Charles Gurney
Carolyn Seymour
Grace Shelley
James Villiers
Dinsdale
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Piggott-Jones
Patsy Byrne
Mrs. Treadwell
Graham Crowden
Truscott
Hugh Burden
Matthew Peake
James Grout
Inspector Brockett
James Hazeldine
Fraser
Joan Cooper
Nurse Brice
Hugh Owens
Toastmaster
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Where can I watch The Ruling Class?+
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When did The Ruling Class come out?+
The Ruling Class was released in 1972.
How long is The Ruling Class?+
The Ruling Class runs for 154 minutes (2 hours and 34 minutes).
Who directed The Ruling Class?+
The Ruling Class was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in The Ruling Class?+
The Ruling Class stars Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews and Coral Browne.
Is The Ruling Class worth watching?+
The Ruling Class holds a 6.4/10 rating from 102 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and drama.
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