
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
Coral Browneas Lady Claire Gurney
William Mervynas Sir Charles Gurney
James Villiersas Dinsdale
Peter O'Tooleas Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Harry Andrewsas 13th Earl of Gurney
James Groutas Inspector Brockett
Kenneth Bendaas Lord Chancellor
Henry Woolfas Inmate
Michael Bryantas Dr. Herder
Oliver MacGreevyas Inmate
Carolyn Seymouras Grace Shelley
Graham Crowdenas Truscott
Hugh Burdenas Matthew Peake
Ronald Adamas Lord
Llewellyn Reesas Lord
Kay Walshas Mrs. Piggott-Jones
Robert Riettias Various Roles (voice) (uncredited)
Alastair Simas Bishop Lampton
Arthur Loweas Tucker
James Hazeldineas Fraser
Guy Standevenas Peer (uncredited)
Nigel Greenas McKyle
Patsy Byrneas Mrs. Treadwell
Leslie Schofieldas McKyle's Assistant
Margaret Laceyas Midwife (uncredited)
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