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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.5 / 100
1972·Comedy / Drama / Musical·2h 34m

THE RULING CLASS

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.

Above the Line
Peter Medak·DirectorPeter Barnes·ScreenplayPeter Barnes·Theatre PlayKen Hodges·Director of PhotographyJohn Cameron·Original Music ComposerRay Lovejoy·Editor
Cast
Peter O'Toole·Jack 14th Earl of GurneyAlastair Sim·Bishop LamptonArthur Lowe·TuckerHarry Andrews·13th Earl of GurneyCoral Browne·Lady Claire GurneyMichael Bryant·Dr. HerderNigel Green·McKyleWilliam Mervyn·Sir Charles GurneyCarolyn Seymour·Grace ShelleyJames Villiers·Dinsdale
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 3
Peter Medak·DirectorBert Batt·Assistant DirectorBill Westley·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Peter Barnes·ScreenplayPeter Barnes·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Ken Hodges·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ray Lovejoy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
John Cameron·Original Music ComposerRobin Gregory·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Peter Murton·Production DesignRuth Myers·Costume DesignEric Allwright·Makeup ArtistCharles E. Parker·Makeup Designer
Production· 5
Jules Buck·ProducerJack Hawkins·ProducerDavid Korda·Associate ProducerMaude Spector·CastingTim Hampton·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Ramon Gow·HairstylistSusie Hill·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
68.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C83232
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Mood
Satirical, Critical
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image depicts a stylized American flag with a zipper running horizontally across the middle, partially open to reveal stacks of hundred-dollar bills inside.”

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Key Elements
American FlagZipperHundred Dollar Bills
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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