A Handful of Dust (1988)

06/24/1988 (GB) • 1h 58m

Romance, Drama

It's a long fall from high society

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.

Top Billed Cast

James Wilby

Tony Last

Rupert Graves

John Beaver

Pip Torrens

Jock Grant-Menzies

Judi Dench

Mrs. Beaver

Beatie Edney

Marjorie

Christopher Godwin

Dr. Messinger

Jackson Kyle

John Andrew


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,561,000.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

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