About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
2h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
96
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
schizophrenia
great britain
asylum
delusion
dark comedy
country estate
satire
based on play or musical
inheritance fight
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Questions about The Ruling Class
How long is The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class has a runtime of 2h 34m (2 hours and 34 minutes).
Who directed The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class was directed by Peter Medak and released in 1972.
What genre is The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class is a Comedy, Drama film (1972).
Who stars in The Ruling Class?
The cast of The Ruling Class includes Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne.
What is the TMDB rating for The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 96 votes.
