The Ruling Class

(1972)Directed by Peter Medak154 min · PGComedy, Drama

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.

Peter O'Tooleas Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Simas Bishop Lampton
Arthur Loweas Tucker
Harry Andrewsas 13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browneas Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryantas Dr. Herder
Nigel Greenas McKyle
William Mervynas Sir Charles Gurney
Carolyn Seymouras Grace Shelley
James Villiersas Dinsdale
Kay Walshas Mrs. Piggott-Jones
Patsy Byrneas Mrs. Treadwell
Graham Crowdenas Truscott
Hugh Burdenas Matthew Peake
James Groutas Inspector Brockett
Joan Cooperas Nurse Brice
Hugh Owensas Toastmaster
Henry Woolfas Inmate
Griffith Daviesas Inmate
NKNeil Kennedyas Dr. Herder's Assistant
CACyril Appletonas McKyle's Assistant
Leslie Schofieldas McKyle's Assistant