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The 13th Earl of Gurney, a member of the House of Lords, dies leaving his title and estate to his son Jack. Unfortunately, however, Jack appears to be unfit for the responsibility, being insane and thinking himself Jesus Christ. Some relatives intend to use this against him in order to gain the estate for themselves. — grantss.
David Cairns 24 Feb 2010 7. When an English earl dies under embarrassing circumstances, the title passes to his son Jack (Peter O’Toole), who has been locked away for 8 years after claiming to be the second coming of Jesus Christ—much to the dismay of the rest of the family, who’d like nothing more than Jack out of the way.
The mental hospital is The Elvetham (formerly Elvetham Hall, dating from 1860), now a hotel and conference centre, at Hartley Wintney near Fleet in Hampshire. Film locations for The Ruling Class (1971), with Peter O'Toole, at Harlaxton Manor in Lincolnshire, and around Southeast England.
The Ruling Class. Directed by: Peter Medak. Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe. Genres: Black Comedy, Satire. Rated the #36 best film of 1972, and #1850 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users).
Oct 30, 2001 · The Film: “The Ruling Class” was first a theatre production and then a film. With the transition the producers incorporated many external scenes – perhaps intending to enhance the theatre experience by moving beyond the proscenium.
The Ruling Class. The Ruling Class is a 1972 British black comedy film, and an adaptation of Peter Barnes' satirical stage play which tells the story of Jack Gurney, a paranoid schizophrenic British nobleman (played by Peter O'Toole) who inherits enormous power and privilege in Great Britain. His family (and neglected heirs) attempt to steer ...
The Ruling Class. 1972 · 2 hr 34 min. R. Comedy · Drama · Music. When the Earl of Gurney dies, his family is infuriated that his title and estate will be passed on to his insane son, who believes he is Jesus Christ. Starring: Peter O'Toole Alastair Sim. Directed by: Peter Medak. When the Earl of Gurney dies, his family is infuriated that his ...
