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