
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
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Bruce Payneas Flikker
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
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