A Handful of Dust (1988)

6.1/10 118 min Romance Drama

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.

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

Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

Richard Leech

Doctor

Roger Miller

Vicar

Stephen Fry

Reggie

Tristram Jellinek

Richard Last

Graham Crowden

Mr. Graceful

John Quentin

Brenda's Solicitor

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