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The Ruling Class (1972)
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A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately... See full summary » Director:Peter Medak |
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Cast
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Alastair Sim | ... | |
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Arthur Lowe | ... | |
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Coral Browne | ... | |
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Michael Bryant | ... |
Dr. Herder
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Nigel Green | ... |
McKyle
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William Mervyn | ... |
Sir Charles Gurney
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Carolyn Seymour | ... |
Grace Shelley
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James Villiers | ... |
Dinsdale Gurney
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Hugh Burden | ... |
Matthew Peake
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Graham Crowden | ... |
Truscott
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Kay Walsh | ... |
Mrs. Piggot-Jones
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Patsy Byrne | ... |
Mrs. Treadwell
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Joan Cooper | ... |
Nurse Brice
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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. Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>
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Toastmaster: My Lords. Gentlemen. Pray silence for Ralph Douglas Christopher Alexander Gurney, the thirteenth Earl of Gurney.
13th Earl of Gurney: The aim of the Society of Saint George is to keep Gurney a memory of England. We were once the rulers of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Ruled not by superior force or skill, but by sheer presence.
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Nigel Green committed suicide after production. It had already been decided that his dialog should be replaced by that of another actor in the finished film, Graham Crowden. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After the doctor arrives at the manor, Tucker pours drinks. The drink jumps from his hand to the tray. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Toastmaster: My Lords. Gentlemen. Pray silence for Ralph Douglas Christopher Alexander Gurney, the thirteenth Earl of Gurney.
13th Earl of Gurney: The aim of the Society of Saint George is to keep Gurney a memory of England. We were once the rulers of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Ruled not by superior force or skill, but by sheer presence.
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