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The Ruling Class (1972)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleJack 14th Earl of Gurney
  • Photo of Alastair SimAlastair SimBishop Lampton
  • Photo of Arthur LoweArthur LoweTucker
  • Photo of Harry AndrewsHarry Andrews13th Earl of Gurney
  • Photo of Coral BrowneCoral BrowneLady Claire Gurney
  • Photo of Michael BryantMichael BryantDr. Herder
  • Photo of Nigel GreenNigel GreenMcKyle
  • Photo of William MervynWilliam MervynSir Charles Gurney
  • Photo of Carolyn SeymourCarolyn SeymourGrace Shelley
  • Photo of James VilliersJames VilliersDinsdale

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