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The Ruling Class

Name: The Ruling Class
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972-05-24
Duration: 2 h 34 min
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne

1972Directed by Peter Medak

Comedy · Drama2h 34m

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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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Peter O'TooleJack 14th Earl of Gurney

Alastair SimBishop Lampton

Arthur LoweTucker

Harry Andrews13th Earl of Gurney

Coral BrowneLady Claire Gurney

Michael BryantDr. Herder

Nigel GreenMcKyle

William MervynSir Charles Gurney

Carolyn SeymourGrace Shelley

James VilliersDinsdale

Kay WalshMrs. Piggott-Jones

Patsy ByrneMrs. Treadwell

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About The Ruling Class

How long is The Ruling Class?: The Ruling Class runs 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes).
Who directed The Ruling Class?: The Ruling Class was directed by Peter Medak.
Who is in the cast of The Ruling Class?: The Ruling Class stars Peter O'Toole as Jack 14th Earl of Gurney, Alastair Sim as Bishop Lampton and Arthur Lowe as Tucker.
What language is The Ruling Class in?: The Ruling Class is in English, with some German, French and Italian.
Is The Ruling Class family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Is The Ruling Class based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Ruling Class is based on a play.
Where can I watch The Ruling Class?: In the United States, The Ruling Class is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, HBO Max and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Ruling Class released?: The Ruling Class was released on May 24, 1972.