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