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The Ruling Class
1972
Peter Medak
1972·PG·United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierBronze
A member of the House of Lords dies, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son thinks he is Jesus Christ. Their other, somewhat more respectable family members plot to steal the estate from him; murder and mayhem ensue.
Cast
Hugh Owens·Arthur Lowe·Alastair Sim·Peter O'Toole
Producers
Jules Buck·Jack Hawkins·David Korda
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0 wins · 2 nominations
Nominations (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1972)
Palme d'Or
Peter Medak
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1973)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Peter O'Toole