Movie

A Handful of Dust

“It's a long fall from high society”

★ 6.1(42)19881h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Sturridge
Release date: 1988-06-24
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $1,561,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Handful of Dust

About A Handful of Dust

A Handful of Dust is a 1988 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Charles Sturridge, starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas and Rupert Graves. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Handful of Dust in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Jackson Kyle

John Andrew

Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

Jeanne Watts

Nanny

Norman Lumsden

Ambrose

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookloss of loved onecountry housemansionancestral home1930sbrazilaffair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Handful of Dust in France?+

A Handful of Dust is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Handful of Dust on Netflix?+

A Handful of Dust is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is A Handful of Dust?+

A Handful of Dust has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in A Handful of Dust?+

A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Pip Torrens and Judi Dench.

When did A Handful of Dust come out?+

A Handful of Dust is a 1988 movie directed by Charles Sturridge.

What genre is A Handful of Dust?+

A Handful of Dust is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed A Handful of Dust?+

A Handful of Dust was directed by Charles Sturridge.