A Handful of Dust (1988)

  • NR
  • 06/24/1988 (US)
  • Romance, Drama
  • 1h 58m

It's a long fall from high society

Overview

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.

Charles Sturridge

Writer, Director

Evelyn Waugh

Novel

Tim Sullivan

Writer

Derek Granger

Writer

Cast

James Wilby's headshot

James Wilby

Tony Last
Kristin Scott Thomas's headshot

Kristin Scott Thomas

Brenda Last
Rupert Graves's headshot

Rupert Graves

John Beaver
Pip Torrens's headshot

Pip Torrens

Jock Grant-Menzies
Judi Dench's headshot

Judi Dench

Mrs. Beaver
Alec Guinness's headshot

Alec Guinness

Mr. Todd
Beatie Edney's headshot

Beatie Edney

Marjorie
Christopher Godwin's headshot

Christopher Godwin

Dr. Messinger

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