A Handful of Dust 35 years old

It's a long fall from high society

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.

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A Handful of Dust Cast

Name Character
Judi Dench She was 53, now 89 years old as Mrs. Beaver
Kristin Scott Thomas She was 28, now 63 years old as Brenda Last
Stephen Fry He was 30, now 66 years old as Reggie
Beatie Edney She was 25, now 61 years old as Marjorie
James Wilby He was 30, now 66 years old as Tony Last
Alec Guinness He was 74, 86 years old when he died as Mr. Todd
Anjelica Huston She was 36, now 72 years old as Mrs. Rattery
Pip Torrens He was 28, now 63 years old as Jock
Graham Crowden He was 65, 87 years old when he died as Mr. Graceful
Marsha Fitzalan She was 35, now 71 years old as Polly Cockpurse
Rupert Graves He was 24, now 60 years old as John Beaver
John Quentin He was 53, now 89 years old as Brenda's Solicitor
Richard Beale He was 2, 26 years old when he died as Ben
Roger Miller He was 52, 56 years old when he died as Vicar
Timothy Bateson He was 62, 83 years old when he died as MacDougal
Kate Percival She was 34, now 69 years old as Miss Ripon
Tristram Jellinek as Richard Last
Jeanne Watts as Nanny
Norman Lumsden He was 81, 95 years old when he died as Ambrose
Moyra Fraser She was 64, 86 years old when she died as Mrs. Northcote
Richard Leech He was 65, 81 years old when he died as Doctor
Jackskon Kyle as John Andrew

A Handful of Dust Crew

Name Department
Celestia Fox as Casting. Production
Peter Kohn as Assistant Director. He was 126 (72) years old when He died Directing
Tim Sullivan as Writer. He was 23 (now 59) years old Writing
Michael Jeffery as Wardrobe Supervisor. Michael Jeffery was 50 (now 86) years old Costume & Make-Up
Peter Hannan as Director of Photography. He was 47 (now 83) years old Camera
Chris Townsend as Production Design. Art
Charles Sturridge as Director. He was 37 (now 72) years old Directing
Charles Sturridge as Writer. He was 37 (now 72) years old Writing
Nicky Kentish Barnes as Producer's Assistant. Production
Derek Granger as Writer. Writing
Peter Coulson as Editor. He was 30 (now 65) years old Editing
Eileen Diss as Production Design. She was 57 (now 92) years old Art
Jane Robinson as Costume Designer. Costume & Make-Up
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A Handful of Dust (35 years)

It's a long fall from high society

  • Release day: Friday, June 24, 1988
  • Runtime: 118 minutes
  • Revenue: 1561000.00