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