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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “It's a long fall from high society”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
James WilbyTony Last
Kristin Scott ThomasBrenda Last
Rupert GravesJohn Beaver
Pip TorrensJock Grant-Menzies
Judi DenchMrs. Beaver
Alec GuinnessMr. Todd
Beatie EdneyMarjorie
Christopher GodwinDr. MessingerJ
Jackson KyleJohn Andrew
Anjelica HustonMrs. Rattery🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Handful of Dust about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Handful of Dust?
- A Handful of Dust was directed by Charles Sturridge.
- When was A Handful of Dust released?
- A Handful of Dust was released on June 24, 1988.
- How long is A Handful of Dust?
- A Handful of Dust has a runtime of 1h 58m.
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