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A Handful of Dust

Not Rated
RomanceDrama
6.1/10(37 ratings)

English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.

06-24-1988
1h 58m
A Handful of Dust
Backdrop for A Handful of Dust

Main Cast

James Wilby

James Wilby

Tony Last

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Brenda Last

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

John Beaver

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Jock Grant-Menzies

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Mrs. Beaver

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Mr. Todd

Beatie Edney

Beatie Edney

Marjorie

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Charles Sturridge
Writers:
Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
Production:
Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, Compact Yellowbill, LWT, New Line Cinema
Revenue:
$1,561,000

Key Crew

Writer:
Charles Sturridge
Novel:
Evelyn Waugh
Director:
Charles Sturridge
Writer:
Tim Sullivan
Assistant Director:
Peter Kohn

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en