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The Ruling Class at a glance
The Ruling Class is a 1972 comedy and drama film, running 2h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1972-05-24
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 103 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen 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.
Cast
14 names
Peter O'TooleJack 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair SimBishop Lampton
Arthur LoweTucker
Harry Andrews13th Earl of Gurney
Coral BrowneLady Claire Gurney
Michael BryantDr. Herder
Nigel GreenMcKyle
William MervynSir Charles Gurney
Carolyn SeymourGrace Shelley
James VilliersDinsdale
Kay WalshMrs. Piggott-Jones
Patsy ByrneMrs. Treadwell
Graham CrowdenTruscott
Hugh BurdenMatthew PeakeQuestions about The Ruling Class
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Is The Ruling Class suitable for children?
The Ruling Class is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Ruling Class about?
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…
How long is The Ruling Class?
The Ruling Class runs for 2h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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