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