The Ruling Class
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.
Directed by Peter Medak · Written by Peter Barnes
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Cast
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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
Make it a double feature
4h 14m together
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