

A Handful of Dust
"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.
Movie Details
Revenue
$1.6M
$1,561,000
Languages
English
Studio
Handful of Dust
+4 more
Key Crew

Charles Sturridge
Director

Charles Sturridge
Writer

Tim Sullivan
Writer
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
Richard Beale
Ben
Kate Percival
Miss Ripon

Richard Leech
Doctor

Roger Miller
Vicar

Stephen Fry
Reggie

Tristram Jellinek
Richard Last

Graham Crowden
Mr. Graceful

John Quentin
Brenda's Solicitor