The Ruling Class (1972)

Name: The Ruling Class
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews, Coral Browne

2h 34m United Kingdom

Comedy Drama

Plot

Following the unexpected death of the Earl of Gurney during a cross-dressing mishap, his eccentric son, Jack, steps into the role of heir. Jack, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus, fills the estate with song and dance, much to the dismay of his family. Convinced of his incompetence, the Gurneys devise increasingly absurd plans to usurp his inheritance. Their attempts to reform Jack lead to chaotic and humorous consequences, revealing the lengths to which they will go to reclaim their status amidst the unraveling of their noble facade.

Cast

Peter O'Toole Alastair Sim Arthur Lowe Harry Andrews Coral Browne Michael Bryant Nigel Green William Mervyn Carolyn Seymour James Villiers Kay Walsh Patsy Byrne Graham Crowden Hugh Burden James Grout