The Ruling Class (1972)

Movie
Audience Score
65
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PG 2 hr 34 minSep 13th, 1972Drama, Comedy
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.
StarringPeter O'TooleAlastair SimArthur Lowe
DirectorPeter Medak

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 13th, 1972
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 30th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Keep Films
Movie Tags:
based on play or musicaldark comedysatireschizophreniaasylumgreat britaindelusioninheritance fightcountry estate