
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
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
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
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