The Ruling Class
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"How do you know you're... God?" |
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The Ruling Class is a 1972 British black comedy film produced by Jules Buck and directed by Peter Medak. It is an adaptation of Peter Barnes' satirical stage play which tells the story of a paranoid schizophrenic British nobleman (played by Peter O'Toole) who inherits enormous power and privilege in Great Britain.
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Tropes used in The Ruling Class include:
- The Bad Guy Wins: Played With
- Berserk Button: Don't call the 14th Early of Gurney "Jack", or contest any of his reality.
- A God Am I: The 14th Earl of Gurney. Another delusional believes he is the angry, Old Testament God.
- Hell Is That Noise: This gem, complete with Kubrick Stare and Skyward Scream.
- Lie Detector: It says the 14th Earl is lying, when asked if he is God. He said no.
- Mood Whiplash: From musical absurdity to horror.
- Psycho Psychologist: Dr. Herder.
- Really Gets Around: Lady Claire. Grace is implied to be this, but settles down with Jack.
- Royally Screwed-Up: The 14th Earl of Gurney.
- Strawman Political
- Talkative Loon: The 14th Earl of Gurney sure talks a lot.
- Upper Class Twit: Dimmesdale.
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"Oh please help! I'm stuck in the brambles!" |
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- Word Salad Humor: The 14th Earl of Gurney does this in the first half.