
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.4
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
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