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