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- There is much to recommend in A Handful of Dust -- impressive manorial interiors and chilly English landscapes, [and] faultlessly articulated lines... but it remains a misguided venture; it has been impossible to impose upon the plot a cinematic shape.
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Jun 24, 1988 · A Handful of Dust: Directed by Charles Sturridge. With James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale, Jackson Kyle. The wife's affair and a death in the family hasten the demise of an upper-class English marriage.
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- Drama, Romance
- Charles Sturridge
- 1988-06-24
The cinematography was pure 80s, the actors did their parts, and Sturridge brilliantly colored the themes and satires. I was surprised (and still shocked) by this film and cannot wait to show it to others now that is the true test of a great film. Grade: ***** out of *****. 40 out of 49 found this helpful.
A Handful of Dust is a 1988 British 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. Originally conceived as a television project, it was the first feature film financed by London Weekend Television.
Jul 14, 1988 · Times Film Critic. A handful of English film makers have done a breathtakingly fine job with “A Handful of Dust” (opening Friday at AMC Century 14, Cineplex Beverly Center), Evelyn Waugh’s...
Jun 13, 2023 · A Handful of Dust is a novel and film that deals with adult themes, including infidelity, deception, and the disillusionment of the upper class. As such, it may not be suitable for younger viewers or readers.