A Handful of Dust (1988)
1h 58m
Running Time
June 24, 1988Release Date
A Handful of Dust (1988)
1h 58m
Running Time
June 24, 1988Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

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

Roger Milner
Vicar

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

Timothy Bateson
MacDougal

Moyra Fraser
Mrs. Northcote

Marsha Fitzalan
Polly Cockpurse

Annabel Brooks
Daisy

Tamsin Olivier
Veronica

Maureen Bennett
Marjorie's Maid

Alan Hay
Club Porter

Matthew Ryan
Club Page

Cathryn Harrison
Milly

Alice Dawnay
Winnie

John Junkin
Blenkinsop

Peggy Aitchison
Waitress

Jeannette Baillie
Rosa

Julian Infante
Indian Spokesman

Wiliam Gonzalez
Indian Singer

Hugh Simon
Travel Agent

Charles Sturridge
Writer / Director

Evelyn Waugh
Novel

George Fenton
Original Music Composer

Tim Sullivan
Writer

Ene Watts
Script Supervisor

Francisco Sotillo
Administration

Peter Sutton
Sound Mixer

Peter Kohn
Assistant Director

Chris Townsend
Production Design

Danilo Vucenovic
Still Photographer

Murray Close
Still Photographer

Martin Horton
Producer's Assistant

Aracelys M. Alviarez
Administration

Pablo Behrens
Location Manager

Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer's Assistant

Chris Allies
Title Designer

Blanca Sanoja
Administration

William Figuera
Administration

Gillian Bates
Production Coordinator

Alan Bailey
Property Master

David Ranegar
Administration

Ana Maria Bartoli Pearse
Production Assistant

Lynda Levy
Unit Publicist

Stephanie Clark
Production Assistant

Paul Cadiou
Production Accountant

Bill Coleson
Wardrobe Assistant

Maria E. Gil Beroes
Production Secretary

Mark Berrow
Musician

Angelica Landry
Assistant Editor

Teresa Topolski
Casting Assistant

Peter Coulson
Editor

Jane Robinson
Costume Designer

Ovidio Jimenez
Runner Art Department

Bob Smith
Camera Operator

Stefan Stankowski
First Assistant Camera

Peter Hannan
Director of Photography

Jane Moscrop
Production Coordinator

Christopher Knowles
Location Manager

Isabel Pares-Reyna
Second Assistant Director

Tony Aherne
Assistant Director

Gustavo Garcia
Administration

Jorge Morillo
Special Effects

Richard Hornsby
Assistant Art Director

Jenny Hawkins
Wardrobe Assistant

Michael Jeffery
Wardrobe Supervisor

Stephenie McMillan
Set Dresser

Eileen Diss
Production Design

Liliana Velez
Production Assistant

Toby Ford
Production Runner

Saundra Chapman
Assistant Accountant

Oswaldo Perez
Special Effects
Media.





Details.
Release DateJune 24, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 58m
Box Office$1,561,000
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
based on novel or book
Wiki.
A Handful of Dust is a 1988 British film directed by Charles Sturridge, based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh. It stars James Wilby and Kristin Scott Thomas. Originally conceived as a television project, it was the first feature film financed by London Weekend Television.
It was nominated at the 61st Academy Awards for Best Costume (Jane Robinson), losing to Dangerous Liaisons. Judi Dench won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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