The Ruling Class
Director: 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.
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Cast
Peter O'Toole
Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Sim
Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe
Tucker
Harry Andrews
13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne
Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryant
Dr. Herder
Nigel Green
McKyle
William Mervyn
Sir Charles Gurney
Carolyn Seymour
Grace Shelley
James Villiers
Dinsdale
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Piggott-Jones
Patsy Byrne
Mrs. Treadwell
In brief
The Ruling Class (1972) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 96 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 34min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Ruling Class online?
The Ruling Class is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class runs 154 minutes (2h 34min).
What rating does The Ruling Class have?
The Ruling Class has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 96 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Ruling Class from?
The Ruling Class was released in 1972.
