A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust

A Handful of Dust

It's a long fall from high society

6.0118 min
RomanceDrama

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 6/24/1988

Runtime: 118 min

Director: Charles Sturridge

Writers: Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan

Top 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

Christopher Godwin

Christopher Godwin

Dr. Messinger

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

Doctor

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