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61% Critic Match
A Handful of Dust
“It's a long fall from high society”
6.1 / 10• 1988• 1h 58m•PG• English
RomanceDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
James Wilby
Tony Last
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Sturridge's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Handful of Dust is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
