A Handful of Dust
It's a long fall from high society
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Handful of Dust
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Release Date: 1988-06-24
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Rating: 6.037/10 (41 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $1,561,000
- Production Companies: Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, Compact Yellowbill, LWT, New Line Cinema
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.0083
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
as John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
as Mrs. Rattery
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Trailers & Clips
A Handful of Dust (1988) - Stephen Fry - James Wilby - Kristin Scott Thomas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Handful of Dust?▼
A Handful of Dust is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1988-06-24.
Who are the main actors in A Handful of Dust?▼
The main cast includes James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Pip Torrens, Judi Dench, .
Where can I watch A Handful of Dust online?▼
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Is A Handful of Dust based on a true story?▼
It's a long fall from high society
What is the IMDb rating of A Handful of Dust?▼
A Handful of Dust has an IMDb rating of 6.037/10 based on 41 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Handful of Dust?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,561,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Handful of Dust?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, Compact Yellowbill, LWT, New Line Cinema. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Handful of Dust filmed?▼
A Handful of Dust was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Handful of Dust?▼
The total runtime of A Handful of Dust is 118 minutes.
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