The Ruling Class
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Peter O'TooleJack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair SimBishop Lampton
Arthur LoweTucker
Harry Andrews13th Earl of Gurney
Coral BrowneLady Claire Gurney
Michael BryantDr. Herder
Nigel GreenMcKyle
William MervynSir Charles Gurney
Carolyn SeymourGrace Shelley
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ruling Class about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Ruling Class?
- The Ruling Class was directed by Peter Medak.
- When was The Ruling Class released?
- The Ruling Class was released on May 24, 1972.
- How long is The Ruling Class?
- The Ruling Class has a runtime of 2h 34m.
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