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The Ruling Class (1972)

The Ruling Class (1972)

Drama Comedy
Release Date: 1972, May 24
Directors: Peter Medak
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Keep Films
Cast: Leslie Schofield, Fred Wood, Peter O'Toole, Guy Standeven, Harry Andrews, Margaret Lacey, Terence Conoley, Robert Rietti, James Villiers, Graham Crowden, George Hilsdon, Michael Bryant

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.

Keywords:

satire dark comedy based on play or musical delusion great britain schizophrenia asylum inheritance fight country estate