A Handful of Dust (film)
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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.[2] Originally conceived as a television project, it was the first feature film financed by London Weekend Television.[1]
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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 |
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Distributed by | Premier Releasing |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Budget | £2.7 million[1] |
Box office | £1.5 million (UK/US) |
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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.