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A Handful of Dust

It's a long fall from high society

6.0

1988•1h 58m

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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Cast

Photo of James Wilby

James Wilby

Tony Last

Photo of Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Brenda Last

Photo of Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

John Beaver

Photo of Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Jock Grant-Menzies

Photo of Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Mrs. Beaver

Photo of Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Mr. Todd

Photo of Beatie Edney

Beatie Edney

Marjorie

Photo of Christopher Godwin

Christopher Godwin

Dr. Messinger

Photo of Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

Photo of Richard Leech

Richard Leech

Doctor

Photo of Roger Miller

Roger Miller

Vicar

Photo of Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Reggie

Photo of Tristram Jellinek

Tristram Jellinek

Richard Last

Photo of Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Mr. Graceful

Photo of John Quentin

John Quentin

Brenda's Solicitor

Photo of Timothy Bateson

Timothy Bateson

MacDougal

Photo of Moyra Fraser

Moyra Fraser

Mrs. Northcote

Photo of Marsha Fitzalan

Marsha Fitzalan

Polly Cockpurse

Photo of Annabel Brooks

Annabel Brooks

Daisy

Photo of Maureen Bennett

Maureen Bennett

Marjorie's Maid

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