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