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A Handful of Dust
(1988)
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genre(s):
DRAMA
ROMANCE
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.
name
character
Peggy Aitchison
Waitress
Jeannette Baillie
Rosa
Timothy Bateson
MacDougal
Richard Beale
Ben
Maureen Bennett
Marjorie's Maid
Annabel Brooks
Daisy
Graham Crowden
Mr. Graceful
Alice Dawnay
Winnie
Judi Dench
Mrs. Beaver
Beatie Edney
Marjorie
Marsha Fitzalan
Polly Cockpurse
Moyra Fraser
Mrs. Northcote
Stephen Fry
Reggie
Christopher Godwin
Dr. Messinger
Wiliam Gonzalez
Indian Singer
Rupert Graves
John Beaver
Alec Guinness
Mr. Todd
Cathryn Harrison
Milly
Alan Hay
Club Porter
Anjelica Huston
Mrs. Rattery
Julian Infante
Indian Spokesman
Tristram Jellinek
Richard Last
John Junkin
Blenkinsop
Jackskon Kyle
John Andrew
Richard Leech
Doctor
1
2
name
Derek Granger
writer (original)
Charles Sturridge
director, writer (original)
Tim Sullivan
writer (original)
Evelyn Waugh
writer (original)
award
category
name
year
BAFTA
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Judi Dench
1988
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