A Handful of Dust

The story

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.

Cast & crew

James WilbyTony Last

Kristin Scott ThomasBrenda Last

Rupert GravesJohn Beaver

Pip TorrensJock Grant-Menzies

Judi DenchMrs. Beaver

Alec GuinnessMr. Todd

Beatie EdneyMarjorie

Christopher GodwinDr. Messinger

Jackson Kyle

Jackson KyleJohn Andrew

Anjelica HustonMrs. Rattery

Jeanne Watts

Jeanne WattsNanny

Norman Lumsden

Norman LumsdenAmbrose