Comedy ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1972 · 2h 34m

The Ruling Class

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Director
Peter Medak
Cast
Peter O'Toole as Jack 14th Earl of Gurney Alastair Sim as Bishop Lampton Arthur Lowe as Tucker Harry Andrews as 13th Earl of Gurney Coral Browne as Lady Claire Gurney Michael Bryant as Dr. Herder
Crew
Ken Hodges — Director of Photography Ray Lovejoy — Editor John Cameron — Original Music Composer Peter Barnes — Screenplay Jack Hawkins — Producer Jules Buck — Producer
Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
schizophreniagreat britainasylumdelusiondark comedycountry estatesatirebased on play or musicalinheritance fight
Key Collaborators
Peter Medak Director Ken Hodges Director of Photography Ray Lovejoy Editor John Cameron Original Music Composer Peter Barnes Screenplay Jack Hawkins Producer Jules Buck Producer Peter Murton Production Design Ruth Myers Costume Design
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