A Handful of Dust

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.

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  James Wilby

  Tony Last
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  Kristin Scott Thomas

  Brenda Last
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  Rupert Graves

  John Beaver
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  Pip Torrens

  Jock Grant-Menzies
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  Judi Dench

  Mrs. Beaver
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  Alec Guinness

  Mr. Todd
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  Beatie Edney

  Marjorie
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  Christopher Godwin

  Dr. Messinger
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  Anjelica Huston

  Mrs. Rattery
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  Richard Leech

  Doctor