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The Ruling Class Reviews

1972

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A sprawling, bursting-at-the-seams send-up of the in-grown eccentricities of the British upper class with Peter O'Toole as one of the least crazy of the English blue-bloods -- he thinks he's Jesus Christ. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actor--Peter O'Toole. Read more

Starring	Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe, Harry Andrews
Director	Peter Medak
Genres	Comedy

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- An overlong satirical play with brilliant patches is hamfistedly filmed but boasts some bright performances. The hits are as random as the misses, however.
- 30889
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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- - 3
  - 0
  Extraordinary Black Comedy
  
  The Ruling Class is an extraordinary black comedy featuring possibly Peter O'Toole’s finest performance. He is the 14th Earl of Gurney who, through ... read more »
  
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- 185313
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Shane Bordas
  - London, England
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 14:34
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- - 0
  - 0
  GOOD WATCH
  
  GREAT BRISH FILM , CLEVER AND WITTY , INSIGHTFUL IN TO THE CLASS SYSTEM AND GOOD BACK DROP OF THE GREAT BRISH COUNTRY SIDE , FUN , WORTH WATCHING.
  
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- - CATTHING
  - 1 review
  - 06 May 2012 at 20:51
- - 0
  - 0
  Wasted Talent
  
  The worst film I've seen for years. It has dated in a way films like 'If' have not. What a waste of a splendid cast!
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Apr 2011 at 12:28
- - 1
  - 0
  DROOLING CLASS
  
  nteresting film about English snobbery as expressed by those who only see what they want to see. However, the wastrel nature of people who have never earned ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - TUNBRIDGE WELLS, ENGLAND
  - 22 Nov 2010 at 09:52
- - 0
  - 2
  No laughs here
  
  This movie tested my patience and sense of humour and either I or the movie failed, I'm not sure which. If you are expecting a laugh out of this film, I ... read more »
  
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- 829614
- - lanfranc
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Nov 2009 at 11:04
- - 0
  - 2
  Absurd
  
  This film was so crass as to be unwatchable. It was written by someone with the powers of observation and the social attitudes of Lenin. This kind of social ... read more »
  
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- 639407
- - FrArguile
  - 21 reviews
  - Wells next the Sea,
  - 05 Oct 2008 at 16:23
- - 2
  - 0
  A Class Act
  
  Though his name rarely appears on lists of great film makers, Peter Medak is one of England's greatest directors. Born in Hungary, his family were forced to... read more »
  
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- 619833
- - zorilla
  - 140 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 27 Aug 2008 at 11:33
- - 1
  - 0
  Not my type of film
  
  Fine performances from all the cast, especially Arthur Lowe and Peter O'Toole, but ... read more »
  
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  - Somewhere
  - 08 Jan 2007 at 23:49
- - 3
  - 0
  Good enough in its way
  
  This rather funny film shows the British middle class/aristocracy at its best/worst. The cast is first rate. If you like your humour a little quirky and deep, ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - les reed
  - east London UK
  - 12 Jan 2006 at 15:14
- - 3
  - 0
  Extraordinary Black Comedy
  
  The Ruling Class is an extraordinary black comedy featuring possibly Peter O'Toole’s finest performance. He is the 14th Earl of Gurney who, through ... read more »
  
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- 185313
- - Shane Bordas
  - London, England
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 14:34
- - 2
  - 0
  Clever comedy
  
  Fine performance by Peter O'Toole and Arthur Lowe is an excellent butler. this film, though made in 1972 was ahead of it's time and is still very funny ... read more »
  
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- 157537
- - Tony G
  - Torquay
  - 06 Oct 2005 at 01:05
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- - 3
  - 0
  Extraordinary Black Comedy
  
  The Ruling Class is an extraordinary black comedy featuring possibly Peter O'Toole’s finest performance. He is the 14th Earl of Gurney who, through ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 185313
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Shane Bordas
  - London, England
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 14:34
- - 3
  - 0
  Good enough in its way
  
  This rather funny film shows the British middle class/aristocracy at its best/worst. The cast is first rate. If you like your humour a little quirky and deep, ... read more »
  
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- 193146
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - les reed
  - east London UK
  - 12 Jan 2006 at 15:14
- - 3
  - 2
  Unadulterated Drivel
  
  This is the lowest rating I have given a film on here. I always review every film to give other members a chance to enjoy or avoid stuff as appropriate. This ... read more »
  
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- 320953
- - SolarvanMan
  - 103 reviews
  - Thirsk
  - 30 Jan 2005 at 07:20
- - 2
  - 0
  black comedy
  
  very funny dark comedy with a star cast
  
  musical numbers increase the enjoyment
  
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- - a customer
  - england
  - 15 Jun 2004 at 23:19
- - 2
  - 0
  Nothing Changes
  
  Lightish comedy with the odd guffaw. Shows the upper classes as they were and seem to be now.
  
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- 95909
- - Adrian Withill
  - Yorkshire
  - 23 Apr 2005 at 21:01
- - 2
  - 0
  Clever comedy
  
  Fine performance by Peter O'Toole and Arthur Lowe is an excellent butler. this film, though made in 1972 was ahead of it's time and is still very funny ... read more »
  
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- 157537
- - Tony G
  - Torquay
  - 06 Oct 2005 at 01:05
- - 2
  - 0
  A Class Act
  
  Though his name rarely appears on lists of great film makers, Peter Medak is one of England's greatest directors. Born in Hungary, his family were forced to... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 619833
- - zorilla
  - 140 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 27 Aug 2008 at 11:33
- - 1
  - 0
  Overlong but entertaining
  
  A satirical comedy that mocks the idea that the ruling classes might be noble. In fact, it says they have too much influence which they abuse, where inbred ... read more »
  
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- 332152
- - Norwegianblue
  - Hertfordshire
  - 24 Apr 2005 at 13:48
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  Not my type of film
  
  Fine performances from all the cast, especially Arthur Lowe and Peter O'Toole, but ... read more »
  
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- 400270
- - a customer
  - Somewhere
  - 08 Jan 2007 at 23:49
- - 1
  - 0
  DROOLING CLASS
  
  nteresting film about English snobbery as expressed by those who only see what they want to see. However, the wastrel nature of people who have never earned ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 941526
- - a customer
  - TUNBRIDGE WELLS, ENGLAND
  - 22 Nov 2010 at 09:52

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- The Ruling Class
  
  A sprawling, bursting-at-the-seams send-up of the in-grown eccentricities of the British upper class with Peter O'Toole as one of the least crazy of the English blue-bloods -- he thinks he's Jesus Christ. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actor--Peter O'Toole....