A Handful of Dust

A Handful of Dust

It's a long fall from high society

6.0 /10 41 votes
June 24, 1988 1h 58m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Charles Sturridge
Writers Charles Sturridge, Evelyn Waugh
Studio Handful of Dust
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

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

Jackson Kyle

John Andrew

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

Jeanne Watts

Nanny

Norman Lumsden

Ambrose

Frequently Asked Questions

A Handful of Dust was released on June 24, 1988.

The runtime of A Handful of Dust is 1h 58m.

A Handful of Dust is a Romance, Drama movie.

A Handful of Dust has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Handful of Dust is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Handful of Dust was directed by Charles Sturridge.

The main cast of A Handful of Dust includes James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves.

A Handful of Dust is originally in English.