A Handful of Dust

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.

Director

Charles Sturridge

Writers

Charles Sturridge, Evelyn Waugh, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger

Released

June 24, 1988

Language

English