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