A Handful of Dust
"It's a long fall from high society"
Originally released in 1988. A Handful of Dust is a romance/drama film. directed by Charles Sturridge.
Starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Rupert Graves
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (41 votes)
Box Office
$1.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,561,000
Production Companies
- Handful of Dust
- Stagescreen Productions
- Compact Yellowbill
- LWT
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Handful of Dust about?
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...
Who directed A Handful of Dust?
A Handful of Dust was directed by Charles Sturridge.
How long is A Handful of Dust?
A Handful of Dust has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was A Handful of Dust released?
A Handful of Dust was released on June 24, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Handful of Dust?
The main cast of A Handful of Dust includes James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Pip Torrens, Judi Dench.