The Ruling Class (1972)

Directed by Peter Medak

⏱ 154 min

ComedyDrama

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⭐ 6.5 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 6.5/10 (96 votes)

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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 Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
Where can I watch The Ruling Class?: Available on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
When was The Ruling Class released?: 1972-05-24

Overview

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.