The Ruling Class
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The Ruling Class

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

When the 13th Earl of Gurney (Harry Andrews) dies in a cross-dressing accident, the family estate passes to his son Jack (Peter O'Toole), who sings and dances across the grounds and believes he is Jesus. Peter Medak follows the relatives as they decide Jack is unfit to hold the title and plot to take it from him. If they cannot cure him, they stand to lose the house, the money and the name.

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