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