The Ruling Class
1972, English. Directed by Peter Medak.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Peter MedakDirector
- 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
- James VilliersDinsdale
- Kay WalshMrs. Piggott-Jones
- Patsy ByrneMrs. Treadwell
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Barnes
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The Ruling Class: quick answers
Is The Ruling Class worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class runs 154 minutes (2h 34m).
Does The Ruling Class have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ruling Class. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Ruling Class suitable for kids?
The Ruling Class is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like The Ruling Class?
If you liked The Ruling Class, try Carnage, A Dog Year, Chloe and Theo.
Who directed The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class (1972) was directed by Peter Medak and stars Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe.