Movie·1988·1h 58m
A Handful of Dust
It's a long fall from high society
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
Cinematography
Peter Hannan
Music
George Fenton
Editor
Peter Coulson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
42 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
Roger Miller
Vicar
Stephen Fry
Reggie
Tristram Jellinek
Richard Last
// crew
Crew
Charles Sturridge
Director, Writer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Tim Sullivan
Writer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Peter Coulson
Editor
Derek Granger
Writer
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