The Ruling Class

– When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
The Ruling Class (1972)

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.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Genre:

The Ruling Class (1972) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Sep 1972

Language:

English, French, Italian, German, Latin

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Peter Medak

Writer:

Peter Barnes (screenplay), Peter Barnes (play)

Main Actors:

Hugh Owens, Harry Andrews, Arthur Lowe, William Mervyn

Plot:

A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son is insane: he thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other somewhat-more respectable members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensues.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Keep Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%