The Criterion Collection

The Ruling Class

Edition no. 132

The Criterion Collection 2001 DVD (USA)
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  • Release Date: October 30 2001
  • Country of Release: USA
  • MSRP: $39.95
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Keep Films, Ltd.
Directed by: Peter Medak
Peter O’Toole gives a tour-de-force performance as Jack, a man “cured” of believing he’s God—only to become Jack the Ripper incarnate. Based on Peter Barnes’s irreverent play, this darkly comic indictment of Britain’s class system peers behind the closed doors of English aristocracy. Insanity, sadistic sarcasm, and black comedy—with just a touch of the Hollywood musical—are all featured in this beloved cult classic directed by Peter Medak.
  • Year: 1972
  • Time: 154 min.

Technical Specifications

Format: DVD
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (Anamorphic)
Audio: English 1.0 Dolby Digital Mono
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Subtitles: English
Region: 1/2/3/4/5/6
Discs: 1 Disc |  DVD-9

Supplements

  • Commentary track featuring Peter O'Toole, Peter Medak, and writer Peter Barnes
  • Peter 's home movies, shot on location for The Ruling Class
  • A collection of rare publicity and behind-the-scenes production stills
  • Original trailer
  • Insert featuring an essay by Ian Christie

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Release Credits

Producer: Karen Stetler

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