A Handful of Dust

Charles Sturridge
1988-06-24

It's a long fall from high society
6.1
118 min

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

Name Character Team
James Wilby Tony Last Unowned
Kristin Scott Thomas Brenda Last The Free Refills
Rupert Graves John Beaver Unowned
Pip Torrens Jock Grant-Menzies Unowned
Judi Dench Mrs. Beaver Zac E. Chan
Alec Guinness Mr. Todd Unowned
Beatie Edney Marjorie Unowned
Christopher Godwin Dr. Messinger Unowned
Jackson Kyle John Andrew Unowned
Anjelica Huston Mrs. Rattery Calvin and Nobbs
Jeanne Watts Nanny Unowned
Norman Lumsden Ambrose Unowned
Richard Beale Ben Unowned
Kate Percival Miss Ripon Unowned
Richard Leech Doctor Unowned
Roger Miller Vicar Unowned
Stephen Fry Reggie Unowned
Tristram Jellinek Richard Last Unowned
Graham Crowden Mr. Graceful Unowned
John Quentin Brenda's Solicitor Unowned
Timothy Bateson MacDougal Unowned
Moyra Fraser Mrs. Northcote Unowned
Marsha Fitzalan Polly Cockpurse Unowned
Annabel Brooks Daisy Unowned
Tamsin Olivier Veronica Unowned
Maureen Bennett Marjorie's Maid Unowned
Alan Hay Club Porter Unowned
Matthew Ryan Club Page Unowned
Cathryn Harrison Milly Unowned
Alice Dawnay Winnie Unowned
John Junkin Blenkinsop Unowned
Peggy Aitchison Waitress Unowned
Jeannette Baillie Rosa Unowned
Julian Infante Indian Spokesman Unowned
Wiliam Gonzalez Indian Singer Unowned
Hugh Simon Travel Agent Unowned