The Ruling Class 1972 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.6  (6K)
A member of the House of Lords dies, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other, somewhat more respectable, members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensue. More details

Directors

Peter Medak

Cast

Peter O'TooleAlastair SimArthur Lowe

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