A Handful of Dust (film)
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| Directed by | Charles Sturridge |
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| Based on | A Handful of Dust 1934 novel by Evelyn Waugh |
| Produced by | Derek Granger |
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| Cinematography | Peter Hannan |
| Music by | George Fenton |
Production companies | London Weekend Television Stagescreen Productions |
| Distributed by | Premier Releasing |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £2.7 million |
| Box office | £1.5 million (UK/US) |
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.
It was nominated at the 61st Academy Awards for Best Costume (Jane Robinson), losing to Dangerous Liaisons. Judi Dench won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.