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