A Handful of Dust
movie

It's a long fall from high society
Released June 24, 1988
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.
Cast

James Wilby
as
Tony Last

Kristin Scott Thomas
as
Brenda Last

Rupert Graves
as
John Beaver

Pip Torrens
as
Jock Grant-Menzies

Judi Dench
as
Mrs. Beaver

Alec Guinness
as
Mr. Todd

Beatie Edney
as
Marjorie

Christopher Godwin
as
Dr. Messinger
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Jackson Kyle
as
John Andrew

Anjelica Huston
as
Mrs. Rattery
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Jeanne Watts
as
Nanny
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Norman Lumsden
as
Ambrose
Crew

Charles Sturridge
as
Director
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Evelyn Waugh
as
Novel

Charles Sturridge
as
Writer

George Fenton
as
Original Music Composer

Tim Sullivan
as
Writer
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Ene Watts
as
Script Supervisor
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Liliana Velez
as
Production Assistant
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Francisco Sotillo
as
Administration
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Blanca Sanoja
as
Administration
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David Ranegar
as
Administration
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Ana Maria Bartoli Pearse
as
Production Assistant
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Jane Moscrop
as
Production Coordinator