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Where was The Ruling Class filmed?

1972 film, directed by Peter Medak.

  • Harlaxton Manor

The story is set in London, England, about 98 miles (157 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
London, England
Filmed in
Harlaxton Manor
Distance
About 98 miles (157 km) between London, England and the nearest filming location.
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About The Ruling Class

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Released
1972
Director
Peter Medak
Cast
Peter O'TooleAlastair SimArthur LoweHarry AndrewsWilliam MervynCoral BrowneNigel GreenJames VilliersHugh BurdenKay Walsh
Genre
Comedy DramaBlack Comedy
Based on
Jack Gurney
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Following the death from accidental asphyxiation of Ralph Gurney, 13th Earl of Gurney, Jack Gurney becomes the 14th Earl of Gurney.

His unscrupulous uncle, Sir Charles, marries him to his mistress, Grace, in hopes of producing an heir and putting his nephew in an institution; the plan fails, however, when Grace falls in love with Jack.

Herder attempts to cure him through intensive psychotherapy, to no avail; Jack so thoroughly believes that he is the "God of Love" that he dismisses any suggestion to the contrary as insane.

Famous lines from The Ruling Class

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • You are, Jack.Sir Charles
  • What about Jack?Sir Charles
  • Are you English?Sir Charles
  • It's out of the question!Sir Charles
  • How do you know you're God?Lady Claire

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