A Handful of Dust (1988)

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Brenda and Tony Last (Kristin Scott Thomas, James Wilby) are a well-to-do British couple living on the family estate in 1930s England. Brenda, the social butterfly is often escorted to social functions in London by John Beavers (Rupert Graves) because Tony just doesn't enjoy that kind of socializing. It isn't long before Brenda's friendship with John turns into an affair.

Others in the cast include: Pip Torrens as Jack's best friend Jock; Judy Dench as John Beaver's mother; Stephen Fry as Brenda's brother; Angelica Huston as Jock's girlfriend; and Alec Guinness.

Based on a novel by Evelyn Waugh. Written and directed by Charles Sturridge.

Run time: 1 hours, 58 minutes

Rated PG-13.

My personal rating: C+