Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Peter O'Toole
Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
Lead
Alastair Sim
Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe
Tucker
Harry Andrews
13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne
Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryant
Dr. Herder
Nigel Green
McKyle
William Mervyn
Sir Charles Gurney
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Medak's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Ruling Class is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
