A Handful of Dust (1988)
It's a long fall from high society
Starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves
Directed by Charles Sturridge
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.
Runtime: 118 min.
Rating: 5.8
DVD
Languages: English
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: based on novel or book,independent film
Cast
Tony Last
Brenda Last
John Beaver
Mrs. Rattery
Mrs. Beaver
Mr. Todd
Jock
Reggie
Mr. Graceful
Ben
John Andrew
Ambrose
Nanny
Miss Ripon
Doctor
Vicar
Richard Last
Marjorie
Brenda's Solicitor
MacDougal
Mrs. Northcote
Waitress
Polly Cockpurse