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A Handful of Dust

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.

1988 |1h 58m |  Romance, Drama

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Cast

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James Wilby

Tony Last

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Kristin Scott Thomas

Brenda Last

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Rupert Graves

John Beaver

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Pip Torrens

Jock Grant-Menzies

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Judi Dench

Mrs. Beaver

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Alec Guinness

Mr. Todd

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Beatie Edney

Marjorie

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Christopher Godwin

Dr. Messinger

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Anjelica Huston

Mrs. Rattery

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Richard Leech

Doctor

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Roger Miller

Vicar

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Stephen Fry

Reggie

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Tristram Jellinek

Richard Last

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Graham Crowden

Mr. Graceful

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John Quentin

Brenda's Solicitor

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Timothy Bateson

MacDougal

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Moyra Fraser

Mrs. Northcote

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Marsha Fitzalan

Polly Cockpurse

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Annabel Brooks

Daisy

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Maureen Bennett

Marjorie's Maid

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Cathryn Harrison

Milly

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John Junkin

Blenkinsop

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Hugh Simon

Travel Agent

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,561,000.00