A Handful of Dust
“It's a long fall from high society”
1988•PG•1h 58m•6.1•Released
RomanceDrama
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.
Director
Charles Sturridge
Writer
Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Handful of Dust
Cast
James Wilby
Tony Last
Kristin Scott Thomas
Brenda Last
Rupert Graves
John Beaver
Pip Torrens
Jock Grant-Menzies
Judi Dench
Mrs. Beaver
Alec Guinness
Mr. Todd
Beatie Edney
Marjorie
Christopher Godwin
Dr. Messinger
Jackson Kyle
John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
Mrs. Rattery
Jeanne Watts
Nanny
Norman Lumsden
Ambrose
Richard Beale
Ben
Kate Percival
Miss Ripon
Richard Leech
Doctor
Production
Company
Handful of Dust
Company
Stagescreen Productions
Company
Compact Yellowbill
Company
LWT
Company
New Line Cinema
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