A Handful of Dust (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, A Handful of Dust is a drame and romance film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 118 minutes. “It's a long fall from high society” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby as Tony Last, Kristin Scott Thomas as Brenda Last, Richard Beale as Ben and Pip Torrens as Jock Grant-Menzies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Handful of Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Handful of Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Handful of Dust tend to enjoy Les Évadés, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch A Handful of Dust (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Handful of Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Handful of Dust worth watching?
- A Handful of Dust holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Handful of Dust?
- A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale, Pip Torrens and Jackskon Kyle.
- When was A Handful of Dust released?
- A Handful of Dust was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.