The Ruling Class

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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