A Handful of Dust

6.2

118 minutes

6/24/1988

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 List

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
Jackson Kyle
as John Andrew
Anjelica Huston
as Mrs. Rattery
Jeanne Watts
as Nanny
Norman Lumsden
as Ambrose
Richard Beale
as Ben
Kate Percival
as Miss Ripon
Richard Leech
as Doctor
Roger Miller
as Vicar
Stephen Fry
as Reggie
Tristram Jellinek
as Richard Last
Graham Crowden
as Mr. Graceful
John Quentin
as Brenda's Solicitor
Timothy Bateson
as MacDougal
Moyra Fraser
as Mrs. Northcote
Marsha Fitzalan
as Polly Cockpurse
Annabel Brooks
as Daisy
Tamsin Olivier
as Veronica
Maureen Bennett
as Marjorie's Maid
Alan Hay
as Club Porter
Matthew Ryan
as Club Page
Cathryn Harrison
as Milly
Alice Dawnay
as Winnie
John Junkin
as Blenkinsop
Peggy Aitchison
as Waitress
Jeannette Baillie
as Rosa
Julian Infante
as Indian Spokesman
Wiliam Gonzalez
as Indian Singer
Hugh Simon
as Travel Agent