
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
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)
Bruce Payneas Flikker
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
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