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