A Handful of Dust (1988)

Dir: Charles Sturridge Drama / Romance stars 3

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A Handful of Dust is a British romantic film drama first released in 1988, directed by Charles Sturridge. The film is based on a novel by Evelyn Waugh and stars James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Anjelica Huston and Judi Dench. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Charles Sturridge
Script: Derek Granger, Charles Sturridge, Tim Sullivan, Evelyn Waugh (novel)
Photo: Peter Hannan
Music: George Fenton
Cast: James Wilby (Tony Last), Kristin Scott Thomas (Brenda Last), Rupert Graves (John Beaver), Anjelica Huston (Mrs. Rattery), Judi Dench (Mrs. Beaver), Alec Guinness (Mr. Todd), Richard Beale (Ben), Jackson Kyle (John Andrew), Norman Lumsden (Ambrose), Jeanne Watts (Nanny), Kate Percival (Miss Ripon), Richard Leech (Doctor), Roger Milner (Vicar), Tristram Jellinek (Richard Last), Pip Torrens (Jock), Beatie Edney (Marjorie), Stephen Fry (Reggie), Graham Crowden (Mr. Graceful), John Quentin (Brenda’s Solicitor), Timothy Bateson (MacDougal), Moyra Fraser (Mrs. Northcote), Marsha Fitzalan (Polly Cockpurse), Annabel Brooks (Daisy), Tamsin Olivier (Veronica), Maureen Bennett (Marjorie’s Maid), Hugh Simon (Travel Agent), Alan Hay (Club Porter), Matthew Ryan (Club Page), Cathryn Harrison (Milly), Alice Dawnay (Winnie), John Junkin (Blenkinsop), Peggy Aitchison (Waitress), Christopher Godwin (Dr. Messinger), Jeannette Baillie (Rosa), Julian Infante (Indian Spokesman), Wiliam Gonzalez (Indian Singer), Giles Bickford
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 118 min

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