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