| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The Evelyn Waugh collection |
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Evelyn Waugh collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1; 4:3 letterboxed; Dolby digital mono. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Anjelica Huston, Judi Dench, Alec Guinness. |
| Credits |
Photographer, Peter Hannan ; editor, Peter Coulson ; music, George Fenton. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
In 1930s England, Tony and Brenda Last and their son, John Andrew, live an idyllic life in the huge Victorian country house that is the symbol of Tony's family pride. The chance arrival of a penniless scrounger irrevocably shatters the gentle balance of their lives as Brenda's search for excitement and Tony's determination to hold on to what is his eventually lead in the direction of divorce and send Tony to South America. |
| Note |
Special features: biography of Evelyn Waugh; cast filmographies. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Adultery -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Married people -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Country homes -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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British -- Brazil -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Brazil -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Historical drama.
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Romance films.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Sullivan, Tim, screenwriter.
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Granger, Derek, screenwriter, producer.
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Sturridge, Charles, screenwriter, director.
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Fenton, George, composer.
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Wilby, James, actor.
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Scott-Thomas, Kristin, 1960- actor.
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Graves, Rupert, 1963- actor.
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Huston, Anjelica, actor.
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Dench, Judi, 1934- actor.
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Guinness, Alec, 1914-2000, actor.
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Waugh, Evelyn, 1903-1966.
Handful of dust.
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Stagescreen Productions.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container and disc label: Evelyn Waugh's A handful of dust |
| Standard No. |
054961840199 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8401 Acorn Media. |
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