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A Handful of Dust (1988)

Film · 1988 · 118 min · PG · Romance · Drama

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.

Directed by Charles Sturridge

Starring James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Pip Torrens, Judi Dench, Alec Guinness, Beatie Edney, Christopher Godwin

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In cinemas24 June 1988
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First release anywhere24 June 1988

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