A Handful of Dust
It's a long fall from high society
6.1(42) 1988-06-24 118 minRomanceDrama
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.
DirectorCharles Sturridge
WriterCharles Sturridge
Original Music ComposerGeorge Fenton
WriterTim Sullivan
WriterDerek Granger
Cast & characters
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
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Jackson Kyle
as John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
as Mrs. Rattery
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Jeanne Watts
as Nanny
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Norman Lumsden
as Ambrose
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Richard Beale
as Ben
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Kate Percival
as Miss Ripon
Richard Leech
as Doctor
Roger Miller
as Vicar
Stephen Fry
as Reggie
Tristram Jellinek
as Richard Last
Graham Crowden
as Mr. Graceful
John Quentin
as Brenda's Solicitor
Timothy Bateson
as MacDougal
Moyra Fraser
as Mrs. Northcote
Marsha Fitzalan
as Polly Cockpurse
Annabel Brooks
as Daisy
