A Handful of Dust
1988 · 118 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 2,489 VOTES · DIR. Charles Sturridge
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,732 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:16 Did you have breakfast?
00:06:03 I dare say not.
00:08:38 I was wondering if you knew anybody else who's going down there.
00:11:29 Have you been to Daisy's new restaurant?
00:14:56 They weren't expecting me. It was awful at first. It got better.
00:18:22 No, not really.
00:22:53 I can't believe the Glenways need the money.
00:26:02 Because, you see, when you say flat, you mean a lift
00:29:09 Doesn't he? Why not?
00:32:51 Never thought it would last.
00:37:56 Praise the everlasting king!
00:42:19 Bye. Bye-bye.
00:49:33 It's going to be so much worse for Brenda.
00:54:59 The vicar is here, Sir.
01:01:07 Don't ask me to explain, Tony, not now.
01:07:08 I don't want a doll.
01:11:44 Come in.
01:15:28 you're drinking rather a lot.
01:18:55 Brenda is not going to get her divorce.
01:24:19 I think that's my telephone.
01:31:23 Coffee, toast, fruit.
01:36:12 Repeat the name, I've forgotten it.
01:39:53 "said Mrs. Gradgrind
01:46:21 They were very easily pleased.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,732
Dialogue density14.7 lines / min
First line00:02:16
Final line01:46:21
Production Record
DirectorCharles Sturridge
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$1,561,000
IMDb votes2,489