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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes42
DirectorCharles Sturridge
WritersCharles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Handful of Dust
About 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.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, A Handful of Dust leans on a strong ensemble — James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1988.
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