The Ruling Class

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1972-05-25

Languages:

English, French, Italian, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

154 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (4488 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Medak

Genres:

Comedy Drama Music

Cast:

Hugh Owens Harry Andrews Arthur Lowe William Mervyn

Writer:

Peter Barnes (screenplay)

Peter Barnes (play)

Fullplot:

A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son is insane: he thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other somewhat-more respectable members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensues.

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