A Handful of Dust(1988)
It's a long fall from high society
A Handful of Dust Synopsis
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.
A Handful of Dust (1988) is a romance and drama film directed by Charles Sturridge, released on June 24, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves and Pip Torrens. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Sturridge
- Writers:
- Evelyn Waugh, Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hannan
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, Compact Yellowbill, LWT, New Line Cinema
- Revenue:
- $1,561,000
- Status:
- Released
A Handful of Dust (1988) Trailer
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A Handful of Dust Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Wilby
as Tony Last
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Brenda Last
Rupert Graves
as John Beaver
Pip Torrens
as Jock Grant-Menzies
Judi Dench
as Mrs. Beaver
Alec Guinness
as Mr. Todd
Beatie Edney
as Marjorie
Christopher Godwin
as Dr. Messinger
- Jackson Kyle
Jackson Kyle
as John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
as Mrs. Rattery
- Jeanne Watts
Jeanne Watts
as Nanny
- Norman Lumsden
Norman Lumsden
as Ambrose
Key crew
Directed by Charles Sturridge, written by Evelyn Waugh, Charles Sturridge and Tim Sullivan.
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A Handful of Dust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 42 ratings.
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A Handful of Dust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Handful of Dust online?
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A Handful of Dust (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Handful of Dust?
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The main cast of A Handful of Dust (1988) includes James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Pip Torrens and Judi Dench. The film was directed by Charles Sturridge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Handful of Dust released?
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A Handful of Dust was released on June 24, 1988 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is A Handful of Dust worth watching?
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A Handful of Dust (1988) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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