
The Ruling Class
The Ruling Class
Release: 1972-05-24·Runtime: 154m·★ 6.5
ComedyDrama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Keep Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Harry Andrewsas 13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browneas Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryantas Dr. Herder
Kay Walshas Mrs. Piggott-Jones
Carolyn Seymouras Grace Shelley
James Villiersas Dinsdale
Henry Woolfas Inmate
Llewellyn Reesas Lord
Alastair Simas Bishop Lampton
William Mervynas Sir Charles Gurney
James Groutas Inspector Brockett
James Hazeldineas Fraser
Guy Standevenas Peer (uncredited)
Patsy Byrneas Mrs. Treadwell
Hugh Burdenas Matthew Peake
Leslie Schofieldas McKyle's Assistant
Ronald Adamas Lord
Margaret Laceyas Midwife (uncredited)
Robert Riettias Various Roles (voice) (uncredited)
Kenneth Bendaas Lord Chancellor
Nigel Greenas McKyle
Peter O'Tooleas Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Arthur Loweas Tucker
Graham Crowdenas Truscott
Oliver MacGreevyas Inmate
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