The Ruling Class
1972 · 154 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 7,015 VOTES · DIR. Peter Medak
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 2,164 lines
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00:01:28 My lords, gentlemen
00:07:48 Tell cook the trial ends tomorrow
00:15:49 I thought all our troubles would be over...
00:21:47 Every night... without success.
00:27:13 How did you come to be in this state of grace?
00:32:40 And I deserve every last penny of it.
00:37:50 You'll make a speech.
00:43:30 This is our Tucker, Dr. Herder. He's been with the family for 40 years.
00:50:38 First you try and pawn her off on your own brother.
00:56:59 Paradise is just a smiling face.
01:02:51 - That rat's behavior is then controlled...
01:09:39 - Repeat after me. - Oh, I know the lines.
01:17:51 - Mmm. - His mind may be wonky
01:23:56 That's where we keep some of the more extreme mental patients.
01:30:03 Gentlemen, it's important to know...
01:36:56 What about His Lordship?
01:42:29 Naturally, I'll oppose any commitment, but everything depends on how you act.
01:49:57 Of course, I find it even harder to believe now.
01:56:45 It burns high-voltage holes in the brain.
02:03:31 That sounds romantic.
02:10:14 - Unhappy. - Oh? Why's that?
02:16:50 Lady Claire meant nothing to me.
02:23:07 - You'll kill 'em. - In time.
05:00:00 Tail Wavers Registered National Charity
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed2,164
Dialogue density14.1 lines / min
First line00:01:28
Final line05:00:00
Production Record
DirectorPeter Medak
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes7,015