A Handful of Dust 1988 DVD Rupert Graves Kristin Scott Thomas Judi Dench

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Region 2 DVD Europe

Colour: PAL

Running Time: 113 minutes

Audio Content: Dolby Digital Stereo 5.1 Surround Sound

Aspect Ratio: 14:9

Subtitles: None

No Extras



A Handful of Dust is a 1988 film directed by Charles Sturridge, based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh. It stars James Wilby and Kristin Scott Thomas.



It was nominated at the 61st Academy Awards for Best Costume (Jane Robinson), losing to Dangerous Liaisons.



The year is 1932 and Tony and Brenda Last (James Wilby and Kristin Scott Thomas), a devoted and attractive couple with one son, John Andrew, appear to live an idyllic life in the huge Victorian Gothic house which is the symbol of Tony's family pride. One weekend they inadvertently play host to John Beaver (Rupert Graves), an idle young socialite. It is the chance arrival of this penniless scrounger which irrevocably shatters the gentle balance of their lives.



James Wilby as Tony Last

Kristin Scott Thomas as Brenda Last

Rupert Graves as John Beaver

Anjelica Huston as Mrs. Rattery

Judi Dench as Mrs. Beaver

Pip Torrens as Jock