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The Ruling Class
1972
154 minutes. Language. English. Budget. $1.4 million. The Ruling Class is a 1972 British black comedy film. [1] It is an adaptation of Peter Barnes ' satirical 1968 stage play The Ruling Class, which tells the story of a paranoid schizophrenic British nobleman (played by Peter O'Toole) who inherits a peerage.
- $1.4 million
- The Ruling Class, by Peter Barnes
- 13 September 1972
- John Cameron
A black comedy about a British aristocrat who believes he is Jesus Christ and inherits his title after his father's suicide. The film has a cult following, but the restored version is longer and less funny than the original.
Sep 15, 1972 · With Hugh Owens, Harry Andrews, Arthur Lowe, William Mervyn. A member of the House of Lords dies, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son thinks he is Jesus Christ. Their other, somewhat more respectable family members plot to steal the estate from him; murder and mayhem ensue.
- Roarshock
- 1 min
- Peter Medak
- 79
Watch The Ruling Class with a subscription on Max. When the Earl of Gurney (Harry Andrews) dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack (Peter O'Toole), inherits the Gurney...
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- Peter Medak
- PG
- Peter O'toole
A cult classic comedy about a madman who inherits the title of 14th Earl of Gurney and becomes Jack the Ripper. Starring Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, and directed by Peter Medak, this film is a satire of Britain's class system and insanity.
- Jack, 14th Earl of Gurney
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. When a deranged nobleman inherits a fortune, his relatives conspire to seize power. Cast & Crew. Read More. Peter Medak. Director. Peter O'toole. Jack Gurney. Alastair Sim. Bishop Bertie Lampton. Arthur Lowe. Tucker.
The Ruling Class. Summaries. A member of the House of Lords dies, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son thinks he is Jesus Christ. Their other, somewhat more respectable, family members plot to steal the estate from him; murder and mayhem ensue.