A Handful of Dust (1988-06-24)
It's a long fall from high society
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1988-06-24
Runtime: 1h 58m
Director: Charles Sturridge
Writer: Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
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A Handful of Dust (1988) - Stephen Fry - James Wilby - Kristin Scott Thomas
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Top 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
Graham Crowden
Mr. Graceful
John Quentin
Brenda's Solicitor
Timothy Bateson
MacDougal
Moyra Fraser
Mrs. Northcote
Marsha Fitzalan
Polly Cockpurse
Annabel Brooks
Daisy
Tamsin Olivier
Veronica
Maureen Bennett
Marjorie's Maid
Alan Hay
Club Porter
Matthew Ryan
Club Page
Cathryn Harrison
Milly
Alice Dawnay
Winnie
John Junkin
Blenkinsop
Peggy Aitchison
Waitress
Jeannette Baillie
Rosa
Julian Infante
Indian Spokesman
Wiliam Gonzalez
Indian Singer
Hugh Simon
Travel Agent

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