A Handful of Dust (film)
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 US Film poster | |
| Directed by | Charles Sturridge |
| Produced by | Derek Granger |
| Written by | George Fenton |
| Starring |
James Wilby Kristen Scott Thomas |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,560,700[1] |
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.[2]
It was nominated at the 61st Academy Awards for Best Costume (Jane Robinson), losing to Dangerous Liaisons.[3] Judi Dench won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Cast
- 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
- Alec Guinness as Mr. Todd
- Pip Torrens as Jock
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