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The Ruling Class

1972, Movie, R, 148 mins

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Overly long, controversial comedy with plenty of tragedy mixed in, this was adapted by the playwright, Peter Barnes, for the screen and might have benefitted from some disinterested pruning. It is nevertheless a vigorous, and sometimes wildly funny, assault on classbound British mores. Andrews, a peer, accidentally loses his life while performing what seems to be a nightly ritual: he dons long underwear, a tutu, and a Napoleonic hat, puts a silken noose around his neck, and ... read more leave a comment
Year: 1972
Rated R

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Cast
Peter O'Toole: Jack, 14th Earl of Gurney
Alastair Sim: Bishop Lampton
Arthur Lowe: Tucker
Harry Andrews: 13th Earl of Gurney
Coral Browne: Lady Claire Gurney
Michael Bryant: Dr. Herder

 

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