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A Handful of Dust 1988

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
Written by: Tim Sullivan & Charles Sturridge & Derek Granger
Release date: 1988-06-24
Runtime: 118 minutes
Tagline: It's a long fall from high society
Cast:
James Wilby James Wilby
Tony Last 
Kristin Scott Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas
Brenda Last 
Rupert Graves Rupert Graves
John Beaver 
Pip Torrens Pip Torrens
Jock Grant-Menzies 
Judi Dench Judi Dench
Mrs. Beaver 
Alec Guinness Alec Guinness
Mr. Todd 
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