A Handful of Dust
“It's a long fall from high society”
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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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
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| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
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| Brazil | Plex | — |
About A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust is a 1988 English-language romance and drama film directed by Charles Sturridge. The cast is led by James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
A Handful of Dust was produced by Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, and Compact Yellowbill and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 24, 1988, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Writers
- Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
- Release date
- June 24, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Handful of Dust, Stagescreen Productions, Compact Yellowbill
A Handful of Dust cast & crew
A Handful of Dust was directed by Charles Sturridge and written by Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, and Derek Granger.
The cast features 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, and Alec Guinness as Mr. Todd.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton and cinematography is by Peter Hannan.
Is A Handful of Dust worth watching?
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, A Handful of Dust is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Handful of Dust
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
Anjelica Huston
Mrs. Rattery
Jeanne Watts
Nanny
Norman Lumsden
Ambrose
A Handful of Dust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Handful of Dust in United States?
A Handful of Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is A Handful of Dust on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — A Handful of Dust is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is A Handful of Dust in?
A Handful of Dust is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Handful of Dust?
A Handful of Dust runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is A Handful of Dust rated?
A Handful of Dust is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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