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A Handful of Dust

PG19881h 58mCharles Sturridge
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%
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"It's a long fall from high society"

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.

RomanceDrama
Based On Novel Or BookLoss Of Loved OneCountry HouseMansionAncestral Home1930sBrazilAffair

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What is A Handful of Dust (1988) 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 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…

Who stars in A Handful of Dust?

A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby (Tony Last), Kristin Scott Thomas (Brenda Last), Rupert Graves (John Beaver), Pip Torrens (Jock Grant-Menzies), Judi Dench (Mrs. Beaver). The film was directed by Charles Sturridge.

How long is A Handful of Dust?

A Handful of Dust has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG.

Is A Handful of Dust worth watching?

A Handful of Dust holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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