The Ruling Class

IMDb 6.4 1972 β€’ 154 min β€’ ComedyDrama

Director

Peter Medak

Country

GB

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
Peter O'Toole Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Sim
Alastair Sim Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe Tucker
Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews 13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne
Coral Browne Lady Claire Gurney